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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.88, 1,077.36 and 475.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.88, 1,077.36 and 475.96 is: 714.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.88 : 1,077.36 = 475.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.88/1,077.36 = 475.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.88x = 1,077.36 × 475.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.88x = 512,780.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,780.27/717.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.30

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