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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.01, 1,075.47 and 650.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.01, 1,075.47 and 650.92 is: 976.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.01 : 1,075.47 = 650.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.01/1,075.47 = 650.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.01x = 1,075.47 × 650.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.01x = 700,044.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,044.93/717.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.34

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