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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.12, 988.61 and 530.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.12, 988.61 and 530.82 is: 731.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.12 : 988.61 = 530.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.12/988.61 = 530.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.12x = 988.61 × 530.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.12x = 524,771.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,771.31/717.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.78

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