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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.49, 1,072.31 and 554.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.49, 1,072.31 and 554.90 is: 830.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.49 : 1,072.31 = 554.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.49/1,072.31 = 554.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.49x = 1,072.31 × 554.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.49x = 595,016.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,016.68/716.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.46

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