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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.92, 996 and 442.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.92, 996 and 442.08 is: 609.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.92 : 996 = 442.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.92/996 = 442.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.92x = 996 × 442.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.92x = 440,311.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,311.68/721.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.92

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