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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.25, 990.20 and 612.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.25, 990.20 and 612.89 is: 844.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.25 : 990.20 = 612.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.25/990.20 = 612.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.25x = 990.20 × 612.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.25x = 606,875.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,875.66/718.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.94

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