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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.22, 989.80 and 402.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.22, 989.80 and 402.57 is: 555.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.22 : 989.80 = 402.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.22/989.80 = 402.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.22x = 989.80 × 402.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.22x = 398,465.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,465.04/717.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.57

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