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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.17, 998.60 and 619.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.17, 998.60 and 619.61 is: 854.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.17 : 998.60 = 619.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.17/998.60 = 619.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.17x = 998.60 × 619.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.17x = 618,739.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,739.10/724.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.41

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