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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.65, 989.01 and 421.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.65, 989.01 and 421.88 is: 582.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.65 : 989.01 = 421.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.65/989.01 = 421.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.65x = 989.01 × 421.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.65x = 417,238.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,238.59/716.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.21

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