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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.20, 988.28 and 421.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.20, 988.28 and 421.56 is: 581.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.20 : 988.28 = 421.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.20/988.28 = 421.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.20x = 988.28 × 421.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.20x = 416,619.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,619.32/716.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.71

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