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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.07, 988.17 and 401.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.07, 988.17 and 401.33 is: 553.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.07 : 988.17 = 401.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.07/988.17 = 401.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.07x = 988.17 × 401.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.07x = 396,582.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,582.27/716.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.83

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