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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.86, 1,078.42 and 620.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.86, 1,078.42 and 620.66 is: 932.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.86 : 1,078.42 = 620.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.86/1,078.42 = 620.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.86x = 1,078.42 × 620.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.86x = 669,332.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,332.16/717.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.40

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