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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.49, 989.08 and 644.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.49, 989.08 and 644.78 is: 887.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.49 : 989.08 = 644.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.49/989.08 = 644.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.49x = 989.08 × 644.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.49x = 637,732.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,732.45/718.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.61

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