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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.18, 989.43 and 567.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.18, 989.43 and 567.33 is: 782.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.18 : 989.43 = 567.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.18/989.43 = 567.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.18x = 989.43 × 567.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.18x = 561,333.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,333.32/717.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.70

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