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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.02, 1,074.30 and 392.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.02, 1,074.30 and 392.61 is: 588.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.02 : 1,074.30 = 392.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.02/1,074.30 = 392.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.02x = 1,074.30 × 392.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.02x = 421,780.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,780.92/717.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.24

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