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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.49, 987.91 and 591.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.49, 987.91 and 591.95 is: 816.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.49 : 987.91 = 591.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.49/987.91 = 591.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.49x = 987.91 × 591.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.49x = 584,788.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,788.38/716.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.19

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