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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.41, 989.38 and 531.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.41, 989.38 and 531.36 is: 732.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.41 : 989.38 = 531.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.41/989.38 = 531.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.41x = 989.38 × 531.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.41x = 525,717.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,717.62/717.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.80

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