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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.58, 996.69 and 602.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.58, 996.69 and 602.63 is: 831.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.58 : 996.69 = 602.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.58/996.69 = 602.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.58x = 996.69 × 602.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.58x = 600,635.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,635.29/722.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.24

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