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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.84, 996.32 and 604.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.84, 996.32 and 604.40 is: 833.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.84 : 996.32 = 604.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.84/996.32 = 604.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.84x = 996.32 × 604.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.84x = 602,175.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,175.81/722.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.07

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