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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.82, 989.24 and 402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.82, 989.24 and 402.08 is: 554.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.82 : 989.24 = 402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.82/989.24 = 402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.82x = 989.24 × 402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.82x = 397,746.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,746.66/716.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.88

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