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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.76, 1,074.77 and 601.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.76, 1,074.77 and 601.63 is: 900.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.76 : 1,074.77 = 601.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.76/1,074.77 = 601.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.76x = 1,074.77 × 601.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.76x = 646,610.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,610.44/717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.87

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