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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.52, 988.22 and 629

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.52, 988.22 and 629 is: 867.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.52 : 988.22 = 629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.52/988.22 = 629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.52x = 988.22 × 629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.52x = 621,590.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,590.38/716.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.51

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