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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.08, 989.50 and 406.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.08, 989.50 and 406.36 is: 560.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.08 : 989.50 = 406.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.08/989.50 = 406.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.08x = 989.50 × 406.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.08x = 402,093.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,093.22/717.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.74

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