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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.20, 990.20 and 662.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.20, 990.20 and 662.58 is: 913.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.20 : 990.20 = 662.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.20/990.20 = 662.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.20x = 990.20 × 662.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.20x = 656,086.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,086.72/718.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.52

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