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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.81, 1,073.18 and 609.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.81, 1,073.18 and 609.33 is: 910.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.81 : 1,073.18 = 609.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.81/1,073.18 = 609.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.81x = 1,073.18 × 609.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.81x = 653,917.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,917.72/717.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.99

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