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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.59, 999.44 and 604.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.59, 999.44 and 604.62 is: 833.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.59 : 999.44 = 604.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.59/999.44 = 604.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.59x = 999.44 × 604.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.59x = 604,278.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,278.39/724.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.96

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