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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.21, 989.17 and 619.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.21, 989.17 and 619.93 is: 853.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.21 : 989.17 = 619.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.21/989.17 = 619.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.21x = 989.17 × 619.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.21x = 613,216.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,216.16/718.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.81

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