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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.92, 989.33 and 418.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.92, 989.33 and 418.24 is: 577.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.92 : 989.33 = 418.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.92/989.33 = 418.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.92x = 989.33 × 418.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.92x = 413,772.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,772.43/716.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.15

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