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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.02, 987.62 and 436.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.02, 987.62 and 436.06 is: 601.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.02 : 987.62 = 436.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.02/987.62 = 436.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.02x = 987.62 × 436.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.02x = 430,661.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,661.58/716.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.47

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