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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.11, 993.44 and 700.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.11, 993.44 and 700.10 is: 969.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.11 : 993.44 = 700.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.11/993.44 = 700.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.11x = 993.44 × 700.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.11x = 695,498.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,498.88/717.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.87

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