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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.92, 989.26 and 402.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.92, 989.26 and 402.17 is: 554.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.92 : 989.26 = 402.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.92/989.26 = 402.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.92x = 989.26 × 402.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.92x = 397,844.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,844.74/716.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.94

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