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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.04, 987.92 and 436.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.04, 987.92 and 436.12 is: 601.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.04 : 987.92 = 436.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.04/987.92 = 436.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.04x = 987.92 × 436.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.04x = 430,846.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,846.73/716.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.71

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