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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.52, 989.60 and 630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.52, 989.60 and 630 is: 868.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.52 : 989.60 = 630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.52/989.60 = 630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.52x = 989.60 × 630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.52x = 623,448
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,448/717.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.89

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