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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.72, 991.84 and 663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.72, 991.84 and 663.60 is: 915.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.72 : 991.84 = 663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.72/991.84 = 663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.72x = 991.84 × 663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.72x = 658,185.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,185.02/718.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.77

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