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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.31, 1,076.30 and 522.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.31, 1,076.30 and 522.51 is: 784.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.31 : 1,076.30 = 522.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.31/1,076.30 = 522.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.31x = 1,076.30 × 522.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.31x = 562,377.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,377.51/717.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.01

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