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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.52, 1,072.74 and 671.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.52, 1,072.74 and 671.16 is: 1,004.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.52 : 1,072.74 = 671.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.52/1,072.74 = 671.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.52x = 1,072.74 × 671.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.52x = 719,980.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,980.18/716.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.83

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