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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.21, 989.71 and 402.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.21, 989.71 and 402.53 is: 555.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.21 : 989.71 = 402.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.21/989.71 = 402.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.21x = 989.71 × 402.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.21x = 398,382.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,382.01/717.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.46

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