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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.83, 991.26 and 620.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.83, 991.26 and 620.46 is: 855.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.83 : 991.26 = 620.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.83/991.26 = 620.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.83x = 991.26 × 620.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.83x = 615,037.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,037.18/718.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.61

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