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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.04, 985.50 and 606.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.04, 985.50 and 606.42 is: 834.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.04 : 985.50 = 606.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.04/985.50 = 606.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.04x = 985.50 × 606.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.04x = 597,626.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,626.91/716.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.63

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