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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.56, 988.84 and 401.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.56, 988.84 and 401.86 is: 554.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.56 : 988.84 = 401.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.56/988.84 = 401.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.56x = 988.84 × 401.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.56x = 397,375.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,375.24/716.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.56

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