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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.64, 1,077.06 and 393.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.64, 1,077.06 and 393.24 is: 590.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.64 : 1,077.06 = 393.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.64/1,077.06 = 393.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.64x = 1,077.06 × 393.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.64x = 423,543.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,543.07/717.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.19

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