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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.06, 994.57 and 687.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.06, 994.57 and 687.90 is: 954.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.06 : 994.57 = 687.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.06/994.57 = 687.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.06x = 994.57 × 687.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.06x = 684,164.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,164.70/717.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.12

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