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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.08, 988.20 and 520.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.08, 988.20 and 520.22 is: 716.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.08 : 988.20 = 520.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.08/988.20 = 520.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.08x = 988.20 × 520.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.08x = 514,081.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,081.40/717.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.91

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