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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.80, 1,074.40 and 374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.80, 1,074.40 and 374.08 is: 560.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.80 : 1,074.40 = 374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.80/1,074.40 = 374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.80x = 1,074.40 × 374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.80x = 401,911.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,911.55/716.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.70

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