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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.76, 989.10 and 422.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.76, 989.10 and 422.04 is: 582.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.76 : 989.10 = 422.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.76/989.10 = 422.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.76x = 989.10 × 422.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.76x = 417,439.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,439.76/716.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.40

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