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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.10, 1,080.99 and 655.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.10, 1,080.99 and 655.58 is: 988.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.10 : 1,080.99 = 655.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.10/1,080.99 = 655.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.10x = 1,080.99 × 655.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.10x = 708,678.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,678.13/717.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.26

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