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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.62, 992 and 608.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.62, 992 and 608.67 is: 840.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.62 : 992 = 608.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.62/992 = 608.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.62x = 992 × 608.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.62x = 603,800.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,800.64/718.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.22

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