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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.96, 989.10 and 586.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.96, 989.10 and 586.20 is: 807.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.96 : 989.10 = 586.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.96/989.10 = 586.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.96x = 989.10 × 586.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.96x = 579,810.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,810.42/717.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.58

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