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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.72, 1,076.97 and 555.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.72, 1,076.97 and 555.72 is: 833.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.72 : 1,076.97 = 555.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.72/1,076.97 = 555.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.72x = 1,076.97 × 555.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.72x = 598,493.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,493.77/717.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.88

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