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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.32, 988.28 and 638.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.32, 988.28 and 638.64 is: 879.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.32 : 988.28 = 638.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.32/988.28 = 638.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.32x = 988.28 × 638.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.32x = 631,155.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,155.14/717.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.88

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