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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.99, 1,076.09 and 534.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.99, 1,076.09 and 534.74 is: 802.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.99 : 1,076.09 = 534.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.99/1,076.09 = 534.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.99x = 1,076.09 × 534.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.99x = 575,420.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,420.31/716.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.56

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