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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.62, 1,076.82 and 393.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.62, 1,076.82 and 393.08 is: 589.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.62 : 1,076.82 = 393.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.62/1,076.82 = 393.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.62x = 1,076.82 × 393.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.62x = 423,276.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,276.41/717.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.83

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