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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.58, 988.67 and 421.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.58, 988.67 and 421.74 is: 581.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.58 : 988.67 = 421.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.58/988.67 = 421.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.58x = 988.67 × 421.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.58x = 416,959.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,959.58/716.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.87

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