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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.40, 989.88 and 567.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.40, 989.88 and 567.44 is: 784.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.40 : 989.88 = 567.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.40/989.88 = 567.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.40x = 989.88 × 567.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.40x = 561,697.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,697.51/716.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.06

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