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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.51, 991.91 and 608.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.51, 991.91 and 608.54 is: 838.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.51 : 991.91 = 608.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.51/991.91 = 608.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.51x = 991.91 × 608.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.51x = 603,613.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,613.47/719.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.93

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