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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.88, 1,075.74 and 663.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.88, 1,075.74 and 663.88 is: 994.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.88 : 1,075.74 = 663.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.88/1,075.74 = 663.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.88x = 1,075.74 × 663.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.88x = 714,162.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,162.27/717.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.82

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