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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.80, 1,075.26 and 524.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.80, 1,075.26 and 524.84 is: 786.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.80 : 1,075.26 = 524.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.80/1,075.26 = 524.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.80x = 1,075.26 × 524.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.80x = 564,339.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,339.46/717.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.21

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