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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.11, 1,074.04 and 587.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.11, 1,074.04 and 587.51 is: 879.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.11 : 1,074.04 = 587.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.11/1,074.04 = 587.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.11x = 1,074.04 × 587.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.11x = 631,009.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,009.24/717.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.93

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