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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.04, 988.20 and 405.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.04, 988.20 and 405.56 is: 559.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.04 : 988.20 = 405.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.04/988.20 = 405.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.04x = 988.20 × 405.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.04x = 400,774.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,774.39/716.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.71

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