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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.02, 987.86 and 421.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.02, 987.86 and 421.26 is: 581.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.02 : 987.86 = 421.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.02/987.86 = 421.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.02x = 987.86 × 421.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.02x = 416,145.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,145.90/716.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.19

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