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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.36, 991.38 and 601.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.36, 991.38 and 601.72 is: 830.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.36 : 991.38 = 601.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.36/991.38 = 601.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.36x = 991.38 × 601.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.36x = 596,533.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,533.17/718.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.41

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