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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.60, 995.74 and 441.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.60, 995.74 and 441.92 is: 609.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.60 : 995.74 = 441.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.60/995.74 = 441.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.60x = 995.74 × 441.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.60x = 440,030.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,030.78/721.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.80

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