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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.04, 989.42 and 398.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.04, 989.42 and 398.01 is: 549.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.04 : 989.42 = 398.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.04/989.42 = 398.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.04x = 989.42 × 398.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.04x = 393,796.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,796.58/717.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.20

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