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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.30, 988.74 and 586.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.30, 988.74 and 586.08 is: 807.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.30 : 988.74 = 586.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.30/988.74 = 586.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.30x = 988.74 × 586.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.30x = 579,480.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,480.74/717.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.86

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