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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.15, 988.91 and 567.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.15, 988.91 and 567.53 is: 782.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.15 : 988.91 = 567.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.15/988.91 = 567.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.15x = 988.91 × 567.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.15x = 561,228.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,228.31/717.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.58

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