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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.08, 989.36 and 422.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.08, 989.36 and 422.24 is: 582.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.08 : 989.36 = 422.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.08/989.36 = 422.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.08x = 989.36 × 422.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.08x = 417,745.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,745.26/717.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.56

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