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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.21, 1,074.87 and 533.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.21, 1,074.87 and 533.16 is: 799.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.21 : 1,074.87 = 533.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.21/1,074.87 = 533.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.21x = 1,074.87 × 533.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.21x = 573,077.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,077.69/717.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.04

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