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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.62, 990.99 and 619.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.62, 990.99 and 619.35 is: 854.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.62 : 990.99 = 619.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.62/990.99 = 619.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.62x = 990.99 × 619.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.62x = 613,769.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,769.66/718.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.09

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