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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.94, 988.26 and 624.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.94, 988.26 and 624.16 is: 859.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.94 : 988.26 = 624.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.94/988.26 = 624.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.94x = 988.26 × 624.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.94x = 616,832.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,832.36/717.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.17

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