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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.72, 992.76 and 594.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.72, 992.76 and 594.88 is: 821.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.72 : 992.76 = 594.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.72/992.76 = 594.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.72x = 992.76 × 594.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.72x = 590,573.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,573.07/718.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.70

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