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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.02, 988.12 and 421.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.02, 988.12 and 421.24 is: 581.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.02 : 988.12 = 421.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.02/988.12 = 421.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.02x = 988.12 × 421.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.02x = 416,235.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,235.67/716.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.32

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