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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.56, 989.08 and 421.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.56, 989.08 and 421.92 is: 582.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.56 : 989.08 = 421.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.56/989.08 = 421.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.56x = 989.08 × 421.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.56x = 417,311.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,311.58/716.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.38

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