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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.86, 1,075.30 and 523.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.86, 1,075.30 and 523.10 is: 784.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.86 : 1,075.30 = 523.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.86/1,075.30 = 523.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.86x = 1,075.30 × 523.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.86x = 562,489.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,489.43/716.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.66

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