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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.61, 1,074.77 and 452.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.61, 1,074.77 and 452.93 is: 679.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.61 : 1,074.77 = 452.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.61/1,074.77 = 452.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.61x = 1,074.77 × 452.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.61x = 486,789.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,789.64/716.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.29

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