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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.49, 1,073.79 and 555.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.49, 1,073.79 and 555.91 is: 831.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.49 : 1,073.79 = 555.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.49/1,073.79 = 555.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.49x = 1,073.79 × 555.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.49x = 596,930.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,930.60/717.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.97

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