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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.04, 990.40 and 634.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.04, 990.40 and 634.40 is: 876.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.04 : 990.40 = 634.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.04/990.40 = 634.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.04x = 990.40 × 634.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.04x = 628,309.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,309.76/717.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.25

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