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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.37, 989.96 and 402.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.37, 989.96 and 402.64 is: 555.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.37 : 989.96 = 402.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.37/989.96 = 402.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.37x = 989.96 × 402.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.37x = 398,597.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,597.49/717.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.64

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