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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.56, 990.90 and 624.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.56, 990.90 and 624.60 is: 861.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.56 : 990.90 = 624.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.56/990.90 = 624.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.56x = 990.90 × 624.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.56x = 618,916.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,916.14/718.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.33

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