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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.12, 989.64 and 406.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.12, 989.64 and 406.56 is: 561.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.12 : 989.64 = 406.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.12/989.64 = 406.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.12x = 989.64 × 406.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.12x = 402,348.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,348.04/717.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.06

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