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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.05, 1,073.13 and 553.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.05, 1,073.13 and 553.42 is: 829.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.05 : 1,073.13 = 553.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.05/1,073.13 = 553.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.05x = 1,073.13 × 553.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.05x = 593,891.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,891.60/716.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.40

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