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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.08, 988.12 and 405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.08, 988.12 and 405.36 is: 559.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.08 : 988.12 = 405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.08/988.12 = 405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.08x = 988.12 × 405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.08x = 400,544.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,544.32/716.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.36

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