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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.83, 989.31 and 422.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.83, 989.31 and 422.12 is: 582.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.83 : 989.31 = 422.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.83/989.31 = 422.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.83x = 989.31 × 422.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.83x = 417,607.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,607.54/716.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.58

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