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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.48, 990.18 and 600.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.48, 990.18 and 600.84 is: 829.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.48 : 990.18 = 600.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.48/990.18 = 600.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.48x = 990.18 × 600.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.48x = 594,939.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,939.75/717.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.21

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