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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.56, 988.74 and 406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.56, 988.74 and 406 is: 560.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.56 : 988.74 = 406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.56/988.74 = 406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.56x = 988.74 × 406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.56x = 401,428.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,428.44/716.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.22

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