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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.23, 989.87 and 402.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.23, 989.87 and 402.51 is: 555.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.23 : 989.87 = 402.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.23/989.87 = 402.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.23x = 989.87 × 402.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.23x = 398,430.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,430.56/717.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.51

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