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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.59, 989.02 and 421.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.59, 989.02 and 421.87 is: 582.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.59 : 989.02 = 421.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.59/989.02 = 421.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.59x = 989.02 × 421.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.59x = 417,237.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,237.87/716.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.25

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