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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.11, 988.25 and 405.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.11, 988.25 and 405.61 is: 559.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.11 : 988.25 = 405.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.11/988.25 = 405.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.11x = 988.25 × 405.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.11x = 400,842.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,842.05/716.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.75

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