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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.20, 987.93 and 421.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.20, 987.93 and 421.41 is: 581.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.20 : 987.93 = 421.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.20/987.93 = 421.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.20x = 987.93 × 421.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.20x = 416,323.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,323.58/716.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.30

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