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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.32, 1,072.64 and 533.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.32, 1,072.64 and 533.44 is: 798.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.32 : 1,072.64 = 533.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.32/1,072.64 = 533.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.32x = 1,072.64 × 533.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.32x = 572,189.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,189.08/716.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.79

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