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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.94, 989.30 and 402.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.94, 989.30 and 402.16 is: 554.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.94 : 989.30 = 402.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.94/989.30 = 402.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.94x = 989.30 × 402.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.94x = 397,856.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,856.89/716.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.94

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