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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.43, 990.05 and 717.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.43, 990.05 and 717.21 is: 988.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.43 : 990.05 = 717.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.43/990.05 = 717.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.43x = 990.05 × 717.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.43x = 710,070.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,070.17/718.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.37

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