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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.04, 1,076.44 and 609.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.04, 1,076.44 and 609.48 is: 914.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.04 : 1,076.44 = 609.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.04/1,076.44 = 609.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.04x = 1,076.44 × 609.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.04x = 656,068.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,068.65/717.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.97

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