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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.48, 1,073.39 and 393.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.48, 1,073.39 and 393.08 is: 588.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.48 : 1,073.39 = 393.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.48/1,073.39 = 393.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.48x = 1,073.39 × 393.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.48x = 421,920.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,920.81/717.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.06

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