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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.92, 1,077.78 and 554.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.92, 1,077.78 and 554.68 is: 833.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.92 : 1,077.78 = 554.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.92/1,077.78 = 554.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.92x = 1,077.78 × 554.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.92x = 597,823.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,823.01/716.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.88

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