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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.97, 1,076.67 and 596.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.97, 1,076.67 and 596.01 is: 895.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.97 : 1,076.67 = 596.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.97/1,076.67 = 596.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.97x = 1,076.67 × 596.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.97x = 641,706.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,706.09/716.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.03

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