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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.06, 988.08 and 421.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.06, 988.08 and 421.22 is: 581.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.06 : 988.08 = 421.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.06/988.08 = 421.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.06x = 988.08 × 421.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.06x = 416,199.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,199.06/716.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.23

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