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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.62, 990.62 and 607.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.62, 990.62 and 607.67 is: 838.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.62 : 990.62 = 607.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.62/990.62 = 607.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.62x = 990.62 × 607.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.62x = 601,962.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,962.06/717.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.84

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