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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.99, 1,074.06 and 608.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.99, 1,074.06 and 608.85 is: 912.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.99 : 1,074.06 = 608.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.99/1,074.06 = 608.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.99x = 1,074.06 × 608.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.99x = 653,941.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,941.43/716.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.07

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