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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.82, 1,074.30 and 623.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.82, 1,074.30 and 623.88 is: 935.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.82 : 1,074.30 = 623.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.82/1,074.30 = 623.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.82x = 1,074.30 × 623.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.82x = 670,231.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,231.94/716.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.01

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