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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.20, 996.81 and 604.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.20, 996.81 and 604.06 is: 833.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.20 : 996.81 = 604.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.20/996.81 = 604.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.20x = 996.81 × 604.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.20x = 602,133.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,133.05/722.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.75

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