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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.72, 989.91 and 618.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.72, 989.91 and 618.31 is: 852.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.72 : 989.91 = 618.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.72/989.91 = 618.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.72x = 989.91 × 618.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.72x = 612,069.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,069.24/717.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.79

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