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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.43, 1,075.67 and 458.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.43, 1,075.67 and 458.07 is: 687.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.43 : 1,075.67 = 458.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.43/1,075.67 = 458.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.43x = 1,075.67 × 458.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.43x = 492,729.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,729.87/716.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.76

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