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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717, 989.48 and 406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717, 989.48 and 406.52 is: 561.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717 : 989.48 = 406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717/989.48 = 406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717x = 989.48 × 406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717x = 402,243.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,243.41/717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.01

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