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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.48, 1,075.38 and 579.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.48, 1,075.38 and 579.72 is: 868.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.48 : 1,075.38 = 579.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.48/1,075.38 = 579.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.48x = 1,075.38 × 579.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.48x = 623,419.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,419.29/717.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.90

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