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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.04, 1,074.48 and 500.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.04, 1,074.48 and 500.08 is: 749.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.04 : 1,074.48 = 500.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.04/1,074.48 = 500.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.04x = 1,074.48 × 500.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.04x = 537,325.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,325.96/717.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.37

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