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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.67, 1,077.04 and 575.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.67, 1,077.04 and 575.11 is: 863.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.67 : 1,077.04 = 575.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.67/1,077.04 = 575.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.67x = 1,077.04 × 575.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.67x = 619,411.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,411.09/717.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.09

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