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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.77, 992.32 and 607.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.77, 992.32 and 607.01 is: 839.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.77 : 992.32 = 607.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.77/992.32 = 607.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.77x = 992.32 × 607.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.77x = 602,341.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,341.68/717.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.18

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