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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.64, 988.42 and 619.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.64, 988.42 and 619.22 is: 852.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.64 : 988.42 = 619.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.64/988.42 = 619.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.64x = 988.42 × 619.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.64x = 612,049.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,049.43/717.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.86

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