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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.26, 989.81 and 406.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.26, 989.81 and 406.74 is: 561.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.26 : 989.81 = 406.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.26/989.81 = 406.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.26x = 989.81 × 406.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.26x = 402,595.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,595.32/717.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.30

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