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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.83, 993.56 and 604.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.83, 993.56 and 604.35 is: 835.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.83 : 993.56 = 604.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.83/993.56 = 604.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.83x = 993.56 × 604.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.83x = 600,454.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,454.96/718.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.32

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