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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.64, 995.32 and 624.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.64, 995.32 and 624.24 is: 859.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.64 : 995.32 = 624.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.64/995.32 = 624.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.64x = 995.32 × 624.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.64x = 621,318.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,318.56/722.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.79

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