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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.94, 989.38 and 402.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.94, 989.38 and 402.21 is: 555.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.94 : 989.38 = 402.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.94/989.38 = 402.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.94x = 989.38 × 402.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.94x = 397,938.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,938.53/716.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.05

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