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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.93, 989.96 and 531.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.93, 989.96 and 531.18 is: 732.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.93 : 989.96 = 531.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.93/989.96 = 531.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.93x = 989.96 × 531.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.93x = 525,844.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,844.30/717.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.45

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