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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.15, 1,073.87 and 563.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.15, 1,073.87 and 563.86 is: 844.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.15 : 1,073.87 = 563.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.15/1,073.87 = 563.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.15x = 1,073.87 × 563.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.15x = 605,506.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,506.97/717.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.32

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