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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.56, 988.88 and 592.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.56, 988.88 and 592.16 is: 817.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.56 : 988.88 = 592.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.56/988.88 = 592.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.56x = 988.88 × 592.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.56x = 585,575.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,575.18/716.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.20

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