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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.65, 988.59 and 421.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.65, 988.59 and 421.87 is: 581.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.65 : 988.59 = 421.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.65/988.59 = 421.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.65x = 988.59 × 421.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.65x = 417,056.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,056.46/716.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.95

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