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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.93, 995.93 and 596.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.93, 995.93 and 596.06 is: 821.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.93 : 995.93 = 596.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.93/995.93 = 596.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.93x = 995.93 × 596.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.93x = 593,633.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,633.94/722.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.16

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