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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.71, 989.07 and 413.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.71, 989.07 and 413.94 is: 571.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.71 : 989.07 = 413.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.71/989.07 = 413.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.71x = 989.07 × 413.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.71x = 409,415.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,415.64/716.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.24

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