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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.39, 989.97 and 402.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.39, 989.97 and 402.68 is: 555.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.39 : 989.97 = 402.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.39/989.97 = 402.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.39x = 989.97 × 402.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.39x = 398,641.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,641.12/717.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.68

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