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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.16, 1,069.94 and 613.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.16, 1,069.94 and 613.24 is: 914.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.16 : 1,069.94 = 613.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.16/1,069.94 = 613.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.16x = 1,069.94 × 613.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.16x = 656,130.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,130.01/717.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.90

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