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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.22, 1,073.91 and 635.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.22, 1,073.91 and 635.22 is: 952.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.22 : 1,073.91 = 635.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.22/1,073.91 = 635.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.22x = 1,073.91 × 635.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.22x = 682,169.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,169.11/716.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.46

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