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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.45, 1,075.00 and 424.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.45, 1,075.00 and 424.52 is: 636.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.45 : 1,075.00 = 424.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.45/1,075.00 = 424.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.45x = 1,075.00 × 424.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.45x = 456,362.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,362.24/716.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.98

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