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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.90, 1,073.76 and 442.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.90, 1,073.76 and 442.16 is: 662.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.90 : 1,073.76 = 442.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.90/1,073.76 = 442.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.90x = 1,073.76 × 442.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.90x = 474,773.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,773.72/716.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.26

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