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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.17, 989.80 and 422.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.17, 989.80 and 422.42 is: 583.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.17 : 989.80 = 422.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.17/989.80 = 422.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.17x = 989.80 × 422.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.17x = 418,105.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,105.31/717.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.00

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