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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.04, 988.41 and 529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.04, 988.41 and 529.44 is: 730.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.04 : 988.41 = 529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.04/988.41 = 529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.04x = 988.41 × 529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.04x = 523,303.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,303.79/716.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.83

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