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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.94, 1,076.78 and 443.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.94, 1,076.78 and 443.56 is: 666.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.94 : 1,076.78 = 443.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.94/1,076.78 = 443.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.94x = 1,076.78 × 443.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.94x = 477,616.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,616.54/716.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.19

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