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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.36, 1,073.60 and 500.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.36, 1,073.60 and 500.02 is: 748.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.36 : 1,073.60 = 500.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.36/1,073.60 = 500.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.36x = 1,073.60 × 500.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.36x = 536,821.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,821.47/717.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.33

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