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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.70, 1,076.12 and 443.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.70, 1,076.12 and 443.94 is: 666.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.70 : 1,076.12 = 443.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.70/1,076.12 = 443.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.70x = 1,076.12 × 443.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.70x = 477,732.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,732.71/716.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.57

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