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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.76, 989.08 and 402.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.76, 989.08 and 402.01 is: 554.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.76 : 989.08 = 402.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.76/989.08 = 402.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.76x = 989.08 × 402.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.76x = 397,616.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,616.57/716.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.74

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