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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.06, 987.18 and 559.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.06, 987.18 and 559.48 is: 770.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.06 : 987.18 = 559.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.06/987.18 = 559.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.06x = 987.18 × 559.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.06x = 552,307.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,307.47/717.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.24

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