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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.84, 988.87 and 421.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.84, 988.87 and 421.82 is: 581.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.84 : 988.87 = 421.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.84/988.87 = 421.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.84x = 988.87 × 421.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.84x = 417,125.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,125.14/716.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.89

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