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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.72, 991.38 and 593.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.72, 991.38 and 593.88 is: 820.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.72 : 991.38 = 593.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.72/991.38 = 593.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.72x = 991.38 × 593.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.72x = 588,760.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,760.75/717.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.32

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