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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.42, 1,077.06 and 486.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.42, 1,077.06 and 486.87 is: 730.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.42 : 1,077.06 = 486.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.42/1,077.06 = 486.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.42x = 1,077.06 × 486.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.42x = 524,388.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,388.20/717.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.94

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