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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.72, 1,072.85 and 455.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.72, 1,072.85 and 455.83 is: 682.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.72 : 1,072.85 = 455.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.72/1,072.85 = 455.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.72x = 1,072.85 × 455.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.72x = 489,032.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,032.25/716.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.32

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