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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.95, 990.05 and 661.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.95, 990.05 and 661.46 is: 912.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.95 : 990.05 = 661.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.95/990.05 = 661.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.95x = 990.05 × 661.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.95x = 654,878.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,878.47/717.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.15

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