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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.82, 1,073.62 and 623.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.82, 1,073.62 and 623.07 is: 933.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.82 : 1,073.62 = 623.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.82/1,073.62 = 623.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.82x = 1,073.62 × 623.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.82x = 668,933.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,933.49/716.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.20

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