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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.90, 989.03 and 530.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.90, 989.03 and 530.83 is: 732.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.90 : 989.03 = 530.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.90/989.03 = 530.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.90x = 989.03 × 530.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.90x = 525,005.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,005.65/716.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.33

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