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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.14, 989.64 and 402.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.14, 989.64 and 402.33 is: 555.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.14 : 989.64 = 402.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.14/989.64 = 402.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.14x = 989.64 × 402.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.14x = 398,161.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,161.86/717.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.21

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