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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.69, 990.36 and 610.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.69, 990.36 and 610.62 is: 844.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.69 : 990.36 = 610.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.69/990.36 = 610.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.69x = 990.36 × 610.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.69x = 604,733.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,733.62/715.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.97

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