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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.23, 1,072.32 and 455.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.23, 1,072.32 and 455.58 is: 682.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.23 : 1,072.32 = 455.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.23/1,072.32 = 455.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.23x = 1,072.32 × 455.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.23x = 488,527.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,527.55/716.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.08

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