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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.05, 990.81 and 560.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.05, 990.81 and 560.08 is: 773.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.05 : 990.81 = 560.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.05/990.81 = 560.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.05x = 990.81 × 560.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.05x = 554,932.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,932.86/717.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.91

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