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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.06, 987.85 and 436.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.06, 987.85 and 436.19 is: 601.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.06 : 987.85 = 436.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.06/987.85 = 436.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.06x = 987.85 × 436.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.06x = 430,890.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,890.29/716.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.75

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