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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.40, 1,076.74 and 388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.40, 1,076.74 and 388.60 is: 583.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.40 : 1,076.74 = 388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.40/1,076.74 = 388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.40x = 1,076.74 × 388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.40x = 418,421.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,421.16/717.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.25

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