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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.80, 1,077.93 and 388.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.80, 1,077.93 and 388.55 is: 583.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.80 : 1,077.93 = 388.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.80/1,077.93 = 388.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.80x = 1,077.93 × 388.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.80x = 418,829.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,829.70/717.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.49

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