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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.21, 1,076.13 and 556.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.21, 1,076.13 and 556.29 is: 834.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.21 : 1,076.13 = 556.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.21/1,076.13 = 556.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.21x = 1,076.13 × 556.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.21x = 598,640.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,640.36/717.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.68

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