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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.44, 1,072.62 and 608.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.44, 1,072.62 and 608.96 is: 910.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.44 : 1,072.62 = 608.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.44/1,072.62 = 608.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.44x = 1,072.62 × 608.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.44x = 653,177.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,177.31/717.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.43

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