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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.80, 1,076.08 and 428.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.80, 1,076.08 and 428.63 is: 642.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.80 : 1,076.08 = 428.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.80/1,076.08 = 428.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.80x = 1,076.08 × 428.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.80x = 461,240.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,240.17/717.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.57

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