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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.16, 1,073.04 and 689.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.16, 1,073.04 and 689.16 is: 1,032.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.16 : 1,073.04 = 689.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.16/1,073.04 = 689.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.16x = 1,073.04 × 689.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.16x = 739,496.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,496.25/716.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.59

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