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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.76, 1,075.08 and 595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.76, 1,075.08 and 595.20 is: 892.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.76 : 1,075.08 = 595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.76/1,075.08 = 595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.76x = 1,075.08 × 595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.76x = 639,887.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,887.62/716.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.75

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