Let's first convert the fractions to decimals to compare the numbers easily:

1. $717/8 = 89.625$
2. $179/2 = 89.5$

Now, the numbers are:

• $89.47$
• $89.625$
• $89.5$
• $88.71$

Ordering from least to greatest:

88.71, 89.47, 89.5, 89.625

Would you like further details or explanations on this?

Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

1. How do you convert fractions to decimals?
2. Can you order negative numbers from least to greatest?
3. How do you compare decimals with different numbers of decimal places?
4. What is the difference between proper fractions and improper fractions?
5. How do you round decimals to a specific number of decimal places?

Tip: When comparing fractions and decimals, converting everything to the same format (either decimals or fractions) simplifies the comparison!