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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.78, 995.22 and 616.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.78, 995.22 and 616.55 is: 850.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.78 : 995.22 = 616.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.78/995.22 = 616.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.78x = 995.22 × 616.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.78x = 613,597.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,597.91/721.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.12

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