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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.15, 988.24 and 401.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.15, 988.24 and 401.34 is: 553.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.15 : 988.24 = 401.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.15/988.24 = 401.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.15x = 988.24 × 401.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.15x = 396,621.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,621.74/716.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.83

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