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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.22, 1,076.13 and 456.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.22, 1,076.13 and 456.33 is: 685.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.22 : 1,076.13 = 456.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.22/1,076.13 = 456.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.22x = 1,076.13 × 456.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.22x = 491,070.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,070.40/716.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.64

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