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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.20, 989.96 and 418.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.20, 989.96 and 418.54 is: 577.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.20 : 989.96 = 418.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.20/989.96 = 418.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.20x = 989.96 × 418.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.20x = 414,337.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,337.86/717.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.72

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