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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.72, 987.82 and 559.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.72, 987.82 and 559.08 is: 770.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.72 : 987.82 = 559.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.72/987.82 = 559.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.72x = 987.82 × 559.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.72x = 552,270.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,270.41/716.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.55

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