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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.60, 991.20 and 587.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.60, 991.20 and 587.40 is: 810.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.60 : 991.20 = 587.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.60/991.20 = 587.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.60x = 991.20 × 587.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.60x = 582,230.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,230.88/718.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.23

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