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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.88, 987.48 and 561.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.88, 987.48 and 561.36 is: 773.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.88 : 987.48 = 561.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.88/987.48 = 561.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.88x = 987.48 × 561.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.88x = 554,331.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,331.77/716.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.26

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