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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.61, 988.83 and 401.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.61, 988.83 and 401.87 is: 554.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.61 : 988.83 = 401.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.61/988.83 = 401.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.61x = 988.83 × 401.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.61x = 397,381.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,381.93/716.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.53

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