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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.75, 1,074.08 and 610.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.75, 1,074.08 and 610.83 is: 914.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.75 : 1,074.08 = 610.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.75/1,074.08 = 610.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.75x = 1,074.08 × 610.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.75x = 656,077.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,077.23/717.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.07

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