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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.56, 989.16 and 619.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.56, 989.16 and 619.74 is: 853.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.56 : 989.16 = 619.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.56/989.16 = 619.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.56x = 989.16 × 619.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.56x = 613,022.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,022.02/718.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.13

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