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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.88, 988.86 and 562.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.88, 988.86 and 562.36 is: 774.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.88 : 988.86 = 562.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.88/988.86 = 562.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.88x = 988.86 × 562.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.88x = 556,095.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,095.31/717.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.64

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