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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.78, 989.20 and 402.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.78, 989.20 and 402.07 is: 554.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.78 : 989.20 = 402.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.78/989.20 = 402.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.78x = 989.20 × 402.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.78x = 397,727.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,727.64/716.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.88

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