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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.63, 990.71 and 607.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.63, 990.71 and 607.66 is: 837.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.63 : 990.71 = 607.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.63/990.71 = 607.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.63x = 990.71 × 607.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.63x = 602,011.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,011.80/718.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.72

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