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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.14, 988.98 and 570.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.14, 988.98 and 570.26 is: 786.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.14 : 988.98 = 570.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.14/988.98 = 570.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.14x = 988.98 × 570.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.14x = 563,975.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,975.73/717.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.42

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