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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.49, 1,077.16 and 487.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.49, 1,077.16 and 487.41 is: 731.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.49 : 1,077.16 = 487.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.49/1,077.16 = 487.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.49x = 1,077.16 × 487.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.49x = 525,018.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,018.56/717.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.74

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