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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.25, 990.17 and 674.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.25, 990.17 and 674.05 is: 930.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.25 : 990.17 = 674.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.25/990.17 = 674.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.25x = 990.17 × 674.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.25x = 667,424.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,424.09/717.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.53

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