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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.55, 1,075.50 and 443.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.55, 1,075.50 and 443.18 is: 665.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.55 : 1,075.50 = 443.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.55/1,075.50 = 443.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.55x = 1,075.50 × 443.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.55x = 476,634.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,634.71/716.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.18

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