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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.64, 1,069.08 and 609.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.64, 1,069.08 and 609.12 is: 908.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.64 : 1,069.08 = 609.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.64/1,069.08 = 609.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.64x = 1,069.08 × 609.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.64x = 651,198.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,198.01/716.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.68

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