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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.21, 987.80 and 618.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.21, 987.80 and 618.93 is: 852.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.21 : 987.80 = 618.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.21/987.80 = 618.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.21x = 987.80 × 618.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.21x = 611,375.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,375.96/717.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.44

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