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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.19, 988.11 and 633.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.19, 988.11 and 633.81 is: 872.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.19 : 988.11 = 633.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.19/988.11 = 633.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.19x = 988.11 × 633.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.19x = 626,274.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,274.00/718.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.02

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