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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.54, 1,073.50 and 601.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.54, 1,073.50 and 601.72 is: 901.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.54 : 1,073.50 = 601.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.54/1,073.50 = 601.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.54x = 1,073.50 × 601.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.54x = 645,946.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,946.42/716.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.48

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