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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.54, 1,072.11 and 437.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.54, 1,072.11 and 437.90 is: 655.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.54 : 1,072.11 = 437.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.54/1,072.11 = 437.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.54x = 1,072.11 × 437.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.54x = 469,476.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,476.97/716.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.20

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