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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.84, 1,074.26 and 369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.84, 1,074.26 and 369.44 is: 553.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.84 : 1,074.26 = 369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.84/1,074.26 = 369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.84x = 1,074.26 × 369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.84x = 396,874.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,874.61/716.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.64

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