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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.80, 1,077.74 and 445.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.80, 1,077.74 and 445.03 is: 668.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.80 : 1,077.74 = 445.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.80/1,077.74 = 445.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.80x = 1,077.74 × 445.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.80x = 479,623.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,623.38/717.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.19

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