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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.24, 989.78 and 606.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.24, 989.78 and 606.37 is: 836.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.24 : 989.78 = 606.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.24/989.78 = 606.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.24x = 989.78 × 606.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.24x = 600,172.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,172.90/717.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.78

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