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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.09, 1,073.29 and 443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.09, 1,073.29 and 443.40 is: 663.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.09 : 1,073.29 = 443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.09/1,073.29 = 443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.09x = 1,073.29 × 443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.09x = 475,890.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,890.31/717.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.65

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