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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.82, 992.34 and 602.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.82, 992.34 and 602.18 is: 831.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.82 : 992.34 = 602.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.82/992.34 = 602.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.82x = 992.34 × 602.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.82x = 597,567.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,567.30/718.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.32

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