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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.36, 988.56 and 405.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.36, 988.56 and 405.92 is: 560.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.36 : 988.56 = 405.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.36/988.56 = 405.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.36x = 988.56 × 405.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.36x = 401,276.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,276.28/716.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.16

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