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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.59, 1,074.55 and 657.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.59, 1,074.55 and 657.44 is: 984.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.59 : 1,074.55 = 657.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.59/1,074.55 = 657.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.59x = 1,074.55 × 657.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.59x = 706,455.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,455.66/717.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.49

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