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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.77, 1,074.10 and 562.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.77, 1,074.10 and 562.63 is: 841.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.77 : 1,074.10 = 562.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.77/1,074.10 = 562.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.77x = 1,074.10 × 562.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.77x = 604,320.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,320.76/717.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.94

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