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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.07, 989.26 and 569.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.07, 989.26 and 569.11 is: 785.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.07 : 989.26 = 569.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.07/989.26 = 569.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.07x = 989.26 × 569.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.07x = 562,997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,997.76/717.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.14

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