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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.95, 991.62 and 626.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.95, 991.62 and 626.28 is: 865.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.95 : 991.62 = 626.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.95/991.62 = 626.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.95x = 991.62 × 626.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.95x = 621,031.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,031.77/717.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.01

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