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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.96, 989.19 and 422.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.96, 989.19 and 422.12 is: 582.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.96 : 989.19 = 422.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.96/989.19 = 422.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.96x = 989.19 × 422.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.96x = 417,551.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,551.94/716.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.40

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