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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.58, 995.31 and 601.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.58, 995.31 and 601.63 is: 829.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.58 : 995.31 = 601.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.58/995.31 = 601.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.58x = 995.31 × 601.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.58x = 598,805.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,805.87/721.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.86

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