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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.12, 1,075.68 and 500.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.12, 1,075.68 and 500.04 is: 750.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.12 : 1,075.68 = 500.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.12/1,075.68 = 500.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.12x = 1,075.68 × 500.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.12x = 537,883.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,883.03/717.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.06

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