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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.06, 988.47 and 619.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.06, 988.47 and 619.24 is: 852.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.06 : 988.47 = 619.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.06/988.47 = 619.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.06x = 988.47 × 619.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.06x = 612,100.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,100.16/718.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.44

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