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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.65, 989.02 and 402.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.65, 989.02 and 402.02 is: 554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.65 : 989.02 = 402.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.65/989.02 = 402.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.65x = 989.02 × 402.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.65x = 397,598.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,598.87/716.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.80

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