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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.33, 987.87 and 616.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.33, 987.87 and 616.98 is: 849.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.33 : 987.87 = 616.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.33/987.87 = 616.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.33x = 987.87 × 616.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.33x = 609,491.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,491.09/717.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.67

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