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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.56, 988.99 and 421.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.56, 988.99 and 421.83 is: 582.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.56 : 988.99 = 421.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.56/988.99 = 421.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.56x = 988.99 × 421.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.56x = 417,185.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,185.65/716.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.21

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