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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.37, 1,073.54 and 423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.37, 1,073.54 and 423.93 is: 635.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.37 : 1,073.54 = 423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.37/1,073.54 = 423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.37x = 1,073.54 × 423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.37x = 455,103.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,103.69/716.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.29

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