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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.46, 1,073.67 and 561.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.46, 1,073.67 and 561.69 is: 841.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.46 : 1,073.67 = 561.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.46/1,073.67 = 561.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.46x = 1,073.67 × 561.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.46x = 603,069.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,069.70/716.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.74

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