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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.70, 988.34 and 600.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.70, 988.34 and 600.62 is: 825.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.70 : 988.34 = 600.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.70/988.34 = 600.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.70x = 988.34 × 600.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.70x = 593,616.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,616.77/718.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.96

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