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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.32, 989.92 and 530.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.32, 989.92 and 530.08 is: 732.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.32 : 989.92 = 530.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.32/989.92 = 530.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.32x = 989.92 × 530.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.32x = 524,736.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,736.79/716.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.55

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