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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.74, 989.08 and 422.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.74, 989.08 and 422.02 is: 582.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.74 : 989.08 = 422.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.74/989.08 = 422.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.74x = 989.08 × 422.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.74x = 417,411.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,411.54/716.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.38

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