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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.84, 1,076.22 and 636.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.84, 1,076.22 and 636.84 is: 954.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.84 : 1,076.22 = 636.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.84/1,076.22 = 636.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.84x = 1,076.22 × 636.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.84x = 685,379.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,379.94/717.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.78

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