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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.55, 1,076.73 and 563.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.55, 1,076.73 and 563.11 is: 844.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.55 : 1,076.73 = 563.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.55/1,076.73 = 563.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.55x = 1,076.73 × 563.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.55x = 606,317.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,317.43/717.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.98

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