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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.14, 1,075.73 and 387.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.14, 1,075.73 and 387.93 is: 581.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.14 : 1,075.73 = 387.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.14/1,075.73 = 387.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.14x = 1,075.73 × 387.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.14x = 417,307.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,307.94/717.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.91

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