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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.98, 1,075.36 and 534.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.98, 1,075.36 and 534.64 is: 801.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.98 : 1,075.36 = 534.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.98/1,075.36 = 534.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.98x = 1,075.36 × 534.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.98x = 574,930.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,930.47/716.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.88

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