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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.25, 988.29 and 421.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.25, 988.29 and 421.56 is: 581.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.25 : 988.29 = 421.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.25/988.29 = 421.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.25x = 988.29 × 421.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.25x = 416,623.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,623.53/716.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.67

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