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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.02, 989.50 and 402.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.02, 989.50 and 402.34 is: 555.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.02 : 989.50 = 402.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.02/989.50 = 402.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.02x = 989.50 × 402.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.02x = 398,115.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,115.43/717.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.24

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