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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.81, 1,077.63 and 371.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.81, 1,077.63 and 371.85 is: 558.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.81 : 1,077.63 = 371.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.81/1,077.63 = 371.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.81x = 1,077.63 × 371.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.81x = 400,716.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,716.72/717.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.25

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