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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.94, 1,076.37 and 424.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.94, 1,076.37 and 424.98 is: 638.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.94 : 1,076.37 = 424.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.94/1,076.37 = 424.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.94x = 1,076.37 × 424.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.94x = 457,435.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,435.72/716.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.04

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