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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.62, 990.57 and 600.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.62, 990.57 and 600.98 is: 828.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.62 : 990.57 = 600.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.62/990.57 = 600.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.62x = 990.57 × 600.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.62x = 595,309.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,309.75/718.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.41

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