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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.46, 1,075.17 and 562.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.46, 1,075.17 and 562.69 is: 843.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.46 : 1,075.17 = 562.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.46/1,075.17 = 562.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.46x = 1,075.17 × 562.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.46x = 604,987.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,987.41/717.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.24

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