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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.73, 1,073.07 and 456.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.73, 1,073.07 and 456.09 is: 682.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.73 : 1,073.07 = 456.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.73/1,073.07 = 456.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.73x = 1,073.07 × 456.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.73x = 489,412.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,412.47/716.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.84

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