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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.60, 1,070.34 and 654.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.60, 1,070.34 and 654.72 is: 976.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.60 : 1,070.34 = 654.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.60/1,070.34 = 654.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.60x = 1,070.34 × 654.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.60x = 700,773.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,773.00/717.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.55

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