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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.64, 989.04 and 495.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.64, 989.04 and 495.12 is: 683.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.64 : 989.04 = 495.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.64/989.04 = 495.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.64x = 989.04 × 495.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.64x = 489,693.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,693.48/716.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.32

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