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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.32, 989.84 and 422.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.32, 989.84 and 422.55 is: 583.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.32 : 989.84 = 422.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.32/989.84 = 422.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.32x = 989.84 × 422.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.32x = 418,257.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,257.95/717.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.08

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