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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.68, 993.96 and 610.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.68, 993.96 and 610.80 is: 841.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.68 : 993.96 = 610.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.68/993.96 = 610.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.68x = 993.96 × 610.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.68x = 607,110.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,110.77/721.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.25

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