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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.24, 1,077.23 and 445.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.24, 1,077.23 and 445.23 is: 668.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.24 : 1,077.23 = 445.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.24/1,077.23 = 445.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.24x = 1,077.23 × 445.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.24x = 479,615.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,615.11/717.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.70

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