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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.69, 989.24 and 606.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.69, 989.24 and 606.72 is: 837.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.69 : 989.24 = 606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.69/989.24 = 606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.69x = 989.24 × 606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.69x = 600,188.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,188.66/716.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.45

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