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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.22, 1,076.22 and 555.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.22, 1,076.22 and 555.22 is: 833.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.22 : 1,076.22 = 555.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.22/1,076.22 = 555.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.22x = 1,076.22 × 555.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.22x = 597,538.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,538.87/717.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.13

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