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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.48, 1,074.38 and 636.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.48, 1,074.38 and 636.08 is: 952.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.48 : 1,074.38 = 636.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.48/1,074.38 = 636.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.48x = 1,074.38 × 636.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.48x = 683,391.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,391.63/717.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.49

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