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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.16, 1,076.86 and 596.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.16, 1,076.86 and 596.20 is: 895.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.16 : 1,076.86 = 596.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.16/1,076.86 = 596.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.16x = 1,076.86 × 596.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.16x = 642,023.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,023.93/717.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.23

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