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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.71, 990.59 and 562.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.71, 990.59 and 562.19 is: 775.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.71 : 990.59 = 562.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.71/990.59 = 562.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.71x = 990.59 × 562.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.71x = 556,892.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,892.03/717.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.93

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