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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.17, 987.87 and 529.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.17, 987.87 and 529.60 is: 730.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.17 : 987.87 = 529.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.17/987.87 = 529.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.17x = 987.87 × 529.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.17x = 523,175.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,175.95/716.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.52

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