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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.30, 1,072.43 and 608.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.30, 1,072.43 and 608.83 is: 910.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.30 : 1,072.43 = 608.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.30/1,072.43 = 608.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.30x = 1,072.43 × 608.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.30x = 652,927.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,927.56/717.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.26

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