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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.02, 989.42 and 397.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.02, 989.42 and 397.97 is: 549.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.02 : 989.42 = 397.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.02/989.42 = 397.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.02x = 989.42 × 397.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.02x = 393,752.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,752.54/717.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.16

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