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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.64, 989.42 and 567.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.64, 989.42 and 567.87 is: 784.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.64 : 989.42 = 567.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.64/989.42 = 567.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.64x = 989.42 × 567.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.64x = 561,859.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,859.10/716.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.02

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