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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.66, 1,075.94 and 370.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.66, 1,075.94 and 370.84 is: 555.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.66 : 1,075.94 = 370.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.66/1,075.94 = 370.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.66x = 1,075.94 × 370.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.66x = 399,001.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,001.59/717.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.98

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