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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.78, 995.70 and 441.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.78, 995.70 and 441.53 is: 609.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.78 : 995.70 = 441.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.78/995.70 = 441.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.78x = 995.70 × 441.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.78x = 439,627.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,627.79/721.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.09

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