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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.37, 989.99 and 560.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.37, 989.99 and 560.19 is: 773.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.37 : 989.99 = 560.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.37/989.99 = 560.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.37x = 989.99 × 560.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.37x = 554,582.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,582.50/717.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.08

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