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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.64, 989.80 and 620.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.64, 989.80 and 620.22 is: 854.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.64 : 989.80 = 620.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.64/989.80 = 620.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.64x = 989.80 × 620.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.64x = 613,893.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,893.76/718.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.24

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