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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.31, 1,073.52 and 424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.31, 1,073.52 and 424.04 is: 635.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.31 : 1,073.52 = 424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.31/1,073.52 = 424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.31x = 1,073.52 × 424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.31x = 455,210.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,210.05/716.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.49

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