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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.75, 989.08 and 402.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.75, 989.08 and 402.04 is: 554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.75 : 989.08 = 402.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.75/989.08 = 402.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.75x = 989.08 × 402.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.75x = 397,649.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,649.72/716.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.80

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