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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.52, 994.68 and 611.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.52, 994.68 and 611.82 is: 842.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.52 : 994.68 = 611.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.52/994.68 = 611.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.52x = 994.68 × 611.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.52x = 608,565.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,565.12/722.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.28

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