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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.18, 1,076.17 and 392.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.18, 1,076.17 and 392.50 is: 588.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.18 : 1,076.17 = 392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.18/1,076.17 = 392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.18x = 1,076.17 × 392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.18x = 422,396.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,396.73/717.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.97

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