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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.09, 987.92 and 436.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.09, 987.92 and 436.22 is: 601.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.09 : 987.92 = 436.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.09/987.92 = 436.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.09x = 987.92 × 436.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.09x = 430,954.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,954.08/716.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.81

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