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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.58, 988.81 and 421.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.58, 988.81 and 421.81 is: 582.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.58 : 988.81 = 421.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.58/988.81 = 421.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.58x = 988.81 × 421.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.58x = 417,086.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,086.42/716.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.05

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