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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.81, 1,077.38 and 444.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.81, 1,077.38 and 444.43 is: 667.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.81 : 1,077.38 = 444.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.81/1,077.38 = 444.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.81x = 1,077.38 × 444.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.81x = 478,819.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,819.99/717.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.06

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