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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.33, 1,076.88 and 563.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.33, 1,076.88 and 563.76 is: 846.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.33 : 1,076.88 = 563.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.33/1,076.88 = 563.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.33x = 1,076.88 × 563.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.33x = 607,101.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,101.87/717.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.34

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