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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.32, 1,076.02 and 623.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.32, 1,076.02 and 623.99 is: 936.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.32 : 1,076.02 = 623.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.32/1,076.02 = 623.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.32x = 1,076.02 × 623.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.32x = 671,426.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,426.85/717.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.02

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