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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.43, 1,072.83 and 600.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.43, 1,072.83 and 600.57 is: 899.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.43 : 1,072.83 = 600.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.43/1,072.83 = 600.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.43x = 1,072.83 × 600.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.43x = 644,309.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,309.51/716.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.33

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