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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.14, 988.32 and 401.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.14, 988.32 and 401.41 is: 553.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.14 : 988.32 = 401.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.14/988.32 = 401.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.14x = 988.32 × 401.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.14x = 396,721.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,721.53/716.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.97

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