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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.44, 1,075.62 and 424.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.44, 1,075.62 and 424.48 is: 637.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.44 : 1,075.62 = 424.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.44/1,075.62 = 424.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.44x = 1,075.62 × 424.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.44x = 456,579.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,579.18/716.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.29

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