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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.99, 991.08 and 601.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.99, 991.08 and 601.36 is: 828.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.99 : 991.08 = 601.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.99/991.08 = 601.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.99x = 991.08 × 601.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.99x = 595,993.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,993.39/718.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.93

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