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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.79, 1,077.22 and 279.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.79, 1,077.22 and 279.11 is: 418.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.79 : 1,077.22 = 279.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.79/1,077.22 = 279.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.79x = 1,077.22 × 279.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.79x = 300,662.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,662.87/717.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.87

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