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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.33, 988.61 and 559.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.33, 988.61 and 559.88 is: 771.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.33 : 988.61 = 559.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.33/988.61 = 559.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.33x = 988.61 × 559.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.33x = 553,502.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,502.97/717.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.62

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