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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.94, 988.87 and 530.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.94, 988.87 and 530.44 is: 731.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.94 : 988.87 = 530.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.94/988.87 = 530.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.94x = 988.87 × 530.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.94x = 524,536.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,536.20/716.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.63

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