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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.82, 1,076.72 and 393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.82, 1,076.72 and 393.12 is: 589.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.82 : 1,076.72 = 393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.82/1,076.72 = 393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.82x = 1,076.72 × 393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.82x = 423,280.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,280.17/717.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.67

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