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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.33, 988.77 and 421.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.33, 988.77 and 421.59 is: 581.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.33 : 988.77 = 421.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.33/988.77 = 421.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.33x = 988.77 × 421.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.33x = 416,860.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,860.83/716.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.94

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