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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.79, 989.06 and 618.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.79, 989.06 and 618.33 is: 853.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.79 : 989.06 = 618.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.79/989.06 = 618.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.79x = 989.06 × 618.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.79x = 611,562.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,562.38/716.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.20

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