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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.80, 990.36 and 593.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.80, 990.36 and 593.76 is: 818.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.80 : 990.36 = 593.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.80/990.36 = 593.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.80x = 990.36 × 593.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.80x = 588,036.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,036.15/718.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.08

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