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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.33, 987.93 and 680.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.33, 987.93 and 680.25 is: 936.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.33 : 987.93 = 680.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.33/987.93 = 680.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.33x = 987.93 × 680.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.33x = 672,039.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,039.38/717.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.86

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