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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.78, 1,074.84 and 501.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.78, 1,074.84 and 501.51 is: 750.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.78 : 1,074.84 = 501.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.78/1,074.84 = 501.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.78x = 1,074.84 × 501.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.78x = 539,037.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,037.63/717.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.98

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