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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.54, 989.19 and 562.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.54, 989.19 and 562.02 is: 774.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.54 : 989.19 = 562.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.54/989.19 = 562.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.54x = 989.19 × 562.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.54x = 555,944.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,944.56/717.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.79

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