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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.19, 989.60 and 422.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.19, 989.60 and 422.51 is: 582.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.19 : 989.60 = 422.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.19/989.60 = 422.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.19x = 989.60 × 422.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.19x = 418,114.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,114.40/717.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.99

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