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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.09, 988.10 and 417.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.09, 988.10 and 417.26 is: 575.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.09 : 988.10 = 417.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.09/988.10 = 417.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.09x = 988.10 × 417.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.09x = 412,289.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,289.67/716.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.75

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