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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.04, 1,072.17 and 438.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.04, 1,072.17 and 438.48 is: 656.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.04 : 1,072.17 = 438.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.04/1,072.17 = 438.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.04x = 1,072.17 × 438.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.04x = 470,125.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,125.10/716.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.56

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