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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.48, 1,072.56 and 648.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.48, 1,072.56 and 648.04 is: 970.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.48 : 1,072.56 = 648.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.48/1,072.56 = 648.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.48x = 1,072.56 × 648.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.48x = 695,061.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,061.78/716.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.11

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