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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.43, 1,076.67 and 424.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.43, 1,076.67 and 424.07 is: 637.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.43 : 1,076.67 = 424.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.43/1,076.67 = 424.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.43x = 1,076.67 × 424.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.43x = 456,583.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,583.45/716.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.30

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