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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.50, 1,074.18 and 532.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.50, 1,074.18 and 532.05 is: 796.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.50 : 1,074.18 = 532.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.50/1,074.18 = 532.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.50x = 1,074.18 × 532.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.50x = 571,517.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,517.47/717.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.55

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