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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.68, 990.50 and 618.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.68, 990.50 and 618.84 is: 852.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.68 : 990.50 = 618.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.68/990.50 = 618.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.68x = 990.50 × 618.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.68x = 612,957.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,957.00/718.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.90

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