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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.24, 989.79 and 418.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.24, 989.79 and 418.69 is: 577.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.24 : 989.79 = 418.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.24/989.79 = 418.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.24x = 989.79 × 418.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.24x = 414,410.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,410.61/717.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.79

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