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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.30, 1,073.13 and 544.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.30, 1,073.13 and 544.47 is: 814.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.30 : 1,073.13 = 544.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.30/1,073.13 = 544.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.30x = 1,073.13 × 544.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.30x = 584,287.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,287.09/717.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.56

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