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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.39, 989.36 and 561.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.39, 989.36 and 561.87 is: 774.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.39 : 989.36 = 561.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.39/989.36 = 561.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.39x = 989.36 × 561.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.39x = 555,888.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,888.89/717.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.88

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