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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.57, 988.44 and 638.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.57, 988.44 and 638.81 is: 881.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.57 : 988.44 = 638.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.57/988.44 = 638.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.57x = 988.44 × 638.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.57x = 631,420.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,420.41/716.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.18

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