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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.24, 991.02 and 613.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.24, 991.02 and 613.56 is: 847.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.24 : 991.02 = 613.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.24/991.02 = 613.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.24x = 991.02 × 613.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.24x = 608,050.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,050.23/717.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.76

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