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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.72, 988.61 and 495.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.72, 988.61 and 495.59 is: 683.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.72 : 988.61 = 495.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.72/988.61 = 495.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.72x = 988.61 × 495.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.72x = 489,937.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,937.81/716.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.59

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