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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.78, 989.17 and 402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.78, 989.17 and 402.12 is: 554.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.78 : 989.17 = 402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.78/989.17 = 402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.78x = 989.17 × 402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.78x = 397,760.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,760.09/716.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.93

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