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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.80, 1,074.21 and 423.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.80, 1,074.21 and 423.67 is: 634.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.80 : 1,074.21 = 423.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.80/1,074.21 = 423.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.80x = 1,074.21 × 423.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.80x = 455,110.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,110.55/716.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.92

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