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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.82, 989.58 and 600.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.82, 989.58 and 600.18 is: 828.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.82 : 989.58 = 600.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.82/989.58 = 600.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.82x = 989.58 × 600.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.82x = 593,926.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,926.12/716.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.56

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