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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.37, 990.22 and 600.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.37, 990.22 and 600.73 is: 828.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.37 : 990.22 = 600.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.37/990.22 = 600.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.37x = 990.22 × 600.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.37x = 594,854.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,854.86/718.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.07

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