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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.73, 993.20 and 612.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.73, 993.20 and 612.33 is: 846.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.73 : 993.20 = 612.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.73/993.20 = 612.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.73x = 993.20 × 612.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.73x = 608,163.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,163.09/718.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.16

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