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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.28, 989.24 and 624.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.28, 989.24 and 624.99 is: 860.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.28 : 989.24 = 624.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.28/989.24 = 624.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.28x = 989.24 × 624.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.28x = 618,261.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,261.98/718.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.76

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