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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.29, 1,076.24 and 387.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.29, 1,076.24 and 387.84 is: 581.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.29 : 1,076.24 = 387.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.29/1,076.24 = 387.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.29x = 1,076.24 × 387.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.29x = 417,406.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,406.98/717.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.93

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