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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.94, 987.27 and 569.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.94, 987.27 and 569.16 is: 783.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.94 : 987.27 = 569.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.94/987.27 = 569.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.94x = 987.27 × 569.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.94x = 561,914.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,914.59/716.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.77

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