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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.84, 991.92 and 577.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.84, 991.92 and 577.68 is: 798.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.84 : 991.92 = 577.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.84/991.92 = 577.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.84x = 991.92 × 577.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.84x = 573,012.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,012.35/717.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.25

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