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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.84, 991.74 and 649

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.84, 991.74 and 649 is: 895.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.84 : 991.74 = 649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.84/991.74 = 649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.84x = 991.74 × 649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.84x = 643,639.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,639.26/718.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.39

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