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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.72, 1,294.32 and 716.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.72, 1,294.32 and 716.56 is: 1,075.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.72 : 1,294.32 = 716.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.72/1,294.32 = 716.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.72x = 1,294.32 × 716.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.72x = 927,457.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,457.94/862.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.04

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