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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.35, 989.84 and 402.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.35, 989.84 and 402.57 is: 555.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.35 : 989.84 = 402.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.35/989.84 = 402.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.35x = 989.84 × 402.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.35x = 398,477.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,477.88/717.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.49

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