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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.35, 987.53 and 622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.35, 987.53 and 622.80 is: 857.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.35 : 987.53 = 622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.35/987.53 = 622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.35x = 987.53 × 622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.35x = 615,030.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,030.57/717.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.37

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