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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.49, 994.39 and 628.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.49, 994.39 and 628.80 is: 865.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.49 : 994.39 = 628.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.49/994.39 = 628.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.49x = 994.39 × 628.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.49x = 625,270.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,270.86/722.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.44

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