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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.39, 1,076.58 and 486.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.39, 1,076.58 and 486.18 is: 729.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.39 : 1,076.58 = 486.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.39/1,076.58 = 486.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.39x = 1,076.58 × 486.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.39x = 523,411.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,411.66/717.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.61

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