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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.22, 989.94 and 559.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.22, 989.94 and 559.81 is: 772.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.22 : 989.94 = 559.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.22/989.94 = 559.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.22x = 989.94 × 559.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.22x = 554,178.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,178.31/717.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.68

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