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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.18, 985.73 and 610.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.18, 985.73 and 610.92 is: 840.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.18 : 985.73 = 610.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.18/985.73 = 610.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.18x = 985.73 × 610.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.18x = 602,199.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,199.12/716.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.85

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