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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.04, 1,073.89 and 523.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.04, 1,073.89 and 523.31 is: 784.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.04 : 1,073.89 = 523.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.04/1,073.89 = 523.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.04x = 1,073.89 × 523.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.04x = 561,979.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,979.22/716.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.84

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