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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.18, 1,072.82 and 427.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.18, 1,072.82 and 427.46 is: 640.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.18 : 1,072.82 = 427.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.18/1,072.82 = 427.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.18x = 1,072.82 × 427.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.18x = 458,587.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,587.64/716.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.32

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