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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.24, 988.36 and 529.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.24, 988.36 and 529.85 is: 731.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.24 : 988.36 = 529.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.24/988.36 = 529.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.24x = 988.36 × 529.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.24x = 523,683.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,683.69/716.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.15

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