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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.42, 1,077.04 and 486.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.42, 1,077.04 and 486.88 is: 730.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.42 : 1,077.04 = 486.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.42/1,077.04 = 486.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.42x = 1,077.04 × 486.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.42x = 524,389.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,389.24/717.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.94

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