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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.08, 993.87 and 616.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.08, 993.87 and 616.82 is: 848.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.08 : 993.87 = 616.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.08/993.87 = 616.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.08x = 993.87 × 616.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.08x = 613,033.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,033.92/722.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.98

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