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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.60, 1,074.24 and 586.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.60, 1,074.24 and 586.08 is: 877.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.60 : 1,074.24 = 586.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.60/1,074.24 = 586.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.60x = 1,074.24 × 586.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.60x = 629,590.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,590.58/717.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.36

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