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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.80, 990.84 and 617.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.80, 990.84 and 617.85 is: 852.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.80 : 990.84 = 617.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.80/990.84 = 617.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.80x = 990.84 × 617.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.80x = 612,190.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,190.49/717.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.87

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