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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.08, 991.28 and 602.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.08, 991.28 and 602.56 is: 831.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.08 : 991.28 = 602.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.08/991.28 = 602.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.08x = 991.28 × 602.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.08x = 597,305.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,305.68/718.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.81

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