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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.10, 989.56 and 402.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.10, 989.56 and 402.36 is: 555.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.10 : 989.56 = 402.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.10/989.56 = 402.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.10x = 989.56 × 402.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.10x = 398,159.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,159.36/717.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.24

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