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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.01, 989.64 and 599.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.01, 989.64 and 599.56 is: 826.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.01 : 989.64 = 599.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.01/989.64 = 599.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.01x = 989.64 × 599.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.01x = 593,343.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,343.61/718.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.37

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