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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.26, 989.78 and 402.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.26, 989.78 and 402.47 is: 555.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.26 : 989.78 = 402.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.26/989.78 = 402.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.26x = 989.78 × 402.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.26x = 398,354.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,354.74/717.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.38

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