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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.11, 1,072.54 and 586.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.11, 1,072.54 and 586.51 is: 878.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.11 : 1,072.54 = 586.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.11/1,072.54 = 586.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.11x = 1,072.54 × 586.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.11x = 629,055.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,055.44/716.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.43

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