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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.52, 989.80 and 559.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.52, 989.80 and 559.88 is: 772.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.52 : 989.80 = 559.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.52/989.80 = 559.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.52x = 989.80 × 559.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.52x = 554,169.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,169.22/717.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.34

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