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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.87, 1,077.50 and 444.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.87, 1,077.50 and 444.50 is: 667.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.87 : 1,077.50 = 444.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.87/1,077.50 = 444.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.87x = 1,077.50 × 444.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.87x = 478,941.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,941.14/717.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.17

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