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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.22, 1,076.10 and 488.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.22, 1,076.10 and 488.27 is: 732.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.22 : 1,076.10 = 488.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.22/1,076.10 = 488.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.22x = 1,076.10 × 488.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.22x = 525,426.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,426.28/717.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.59

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