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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.87, 1,074.29 and 424.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.87, 1,074.29 and 424.43 is: 636.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.87 : 1,074.29 = 424.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.87/1,074.29 = 424.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.87x = 1,074.29 × 424.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.87x = 455,958.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,958.78/716.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.04

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