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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.20, 1,073.87 and 374.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.20, 1,073.87 and 374.48 is: 560.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.20 : 1,073.87 = 374.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.20/1,073.87 = 374.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.20x = 1,073.87 × 374.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.20x = 402,142.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,142.84/717.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.71

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