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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.24, 987.44 and 567.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.24, 987.44 and 567.58 is: 781.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.24 : 987.44 = 567.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.24/987.44 = 567.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.24x = 987.44 × 567.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.24x = 560,451.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,451.20/717.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.40

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