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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.15, 1,075.72 and 588.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.15, 1,075.72 and 588.63 is: 882.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.15 : 1,075.72 = 588.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.15/1,075.72 = 588.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.15x = 1,075.72 × 588.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.15x = 633,194.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,194.21/717.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.94

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