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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.55, 1,074.99 and 602.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.55, 1,074.99 and 602.74 is: 902.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.55 : 1,074.99 = 602.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.55/1,074.99 = 602.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.55x = 1,074.99 × 602.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.55x = 647,939.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,939.47/717.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.99

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