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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.19, 994.03 and 639.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.19, 994.03 and 639.63 is: 880.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.19 : 994.03 = 639.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.19/994.03 = 639.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.19x = 994.03 × 639.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.19x = 635,811.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,811.41/722.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.39

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