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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.28, 990.61 and 625.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.28, 990.61 and 625.99 is: 862.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.28 : 990.61 = 625.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.28/990.61 = 625.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.28x = 990.61 × 625.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.28x = 620,111.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,111.95/719.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.13

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