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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.32, 990.16 and 694.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.32, 990.16 and 694.24 is: 958.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.32 : 990.16 = 694.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.32/990.16 = 694.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.32x = 990.16 × 694.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.32x = 687,404.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,404.47/717.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.29

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