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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.29, 988.52 and 401.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.29, 988.52 and 401.56 is: 554.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.29 : 988.52 = 401.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.29/988.52 = 401.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.29x = 988.52 × 401.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.29x = 396,950.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,950.09/716.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.18

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