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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.28, 988.51 and 401.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.28, 988.51 and 401.57 is: 554.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.28 : 988.51 = 401.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.28/988.51 = 401.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.28x = 988.51 × 401.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.28x = 396,955.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,955.96/716.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.19

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