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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.62, 1,074.80 and 588.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.62, 1,074.80 and 588.02 is: 880.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.62 : 1,074.80 = 588.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.62/1,074.80 = 588.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.62x = 1,074.80 × 588.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.62x = 632,003.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,003.90/717.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.69

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