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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.98, 987.64 and 559.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.98, 987.64 and 559.58 is: 772.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.98 : 987.64 = 559.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.98/987.64 = 559.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.98x = 987.64 × 559.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.98x = 552,668.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,668.73/714.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.99

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