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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.12, 988.63 and 701.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.12, 988.63 and 701.59 is: 967.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.12 : 988.63 = 701.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.12/988.63 = 701.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.12x = 988.63 × 701.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.12x = 693,612.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,612.92/717.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.22

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