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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.22, 999.36 and 617.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.22, 999.36 and 617.10 is: 853.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.22 : 999.36 = 617.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.22/999.36 = 617.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.22x = 999.36 × 617.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.22x = 616,705.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,705.06/722.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.90

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