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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.24, 1,073.97 and 423.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.24, 1,073.97 and 423.83 is: 635.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.24 : 1,073.97 = 423.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.24/1,073.97 = 423.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.24x = 1,073.97 × 423.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.24x = 455,180.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,180.71/716.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.51

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