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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.06, 988.18 and 401.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.06, 988.18 and 401.31 is: 553.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.06 : 988.18 = 401.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.06/988.18 = 401.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.06x = 988.18 × 401.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.06x = 396,566.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,566.52/716.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.82

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