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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.52, 994.70 and 623.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.52, 994.70 and 623.72 is: 858.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.52 : 994.70 = 623.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.52/994.70 = 623.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.52x = 994.70 × 623.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.52x = 620,414.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,414.28/722.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.68

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