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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.76, 990.30 and 600.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.76, 990.30 and 600.32 is: 827.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.76 : 990.30 = 600.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.76/990.30 = 600.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.76x = 990.30 × 600.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.76x = 594,496.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,496.90/718.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.11

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