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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.17, 990.98 and 560.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.17, 990.98 and 560.20 is: 774.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.17 : 990.98 = 560.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.17/990.98 = 560.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.17x = 990.98 × 560.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.17x = 555,141.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,141.72/717.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.08

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