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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.22, 1,075.66 and 524.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.22, 1,075.66 and 524.49 is: 786.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.22 : 1,075.66 = 524.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.22/1,075.66 = 524.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.22x = 1,075.66 × 524.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.22x = 564,172.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,172.91/717.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.61

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