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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.92, 995.37 and 609.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.92, 995.37 and 609.69 is: 840.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.92 : 995.37 = 609.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.92/995.37 = 609.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.92x = 995.37 × 609.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.92x = 606,865.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,865.20/721.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.63

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