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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.28, 989.82 and 406.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.28, 989.82 and 406.78 is: 561.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.28 : 989.82 = 406.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.28/989.82 = 406.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.28x = 989.82 × 406.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.28x = 402,638.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,638.98/717.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.34

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