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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.93, 988.38 and 637.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.93, 988.38 and 637.74 is: 877.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.93 : 988.38 = 637.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.93/988.38 = 637.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.93x = 988.38 × 637.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.93x = 630,329.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,329.46/717.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.98

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