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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.32, 1,074.14 and 534.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.32, 1,074.14 and 534.44 is: 800.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.32 : 1,074.14 = 534.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.32/1,074.14 = 534.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.32x = 1,074.14 × 534.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.32x = 574,063.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,063.38/717.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.29

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