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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.62, 996.11 and 616.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.62, 996.11 and 616.91 is: 850.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.62 : 996.11 = 616.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.62/996.11 = 616.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.62x = 996.11 × 616.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.62x = 614,510.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,510.22/722.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.40

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