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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.56, 1,074.23 and 442.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.56, 1,074.23 and 442.07 is: 662.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.56 : 1,074.23 = 442.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.56/1,074.23 = 442.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.56x = 1,074.23 × 442.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.56x = 474,882.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,882.96/716.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.73

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