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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.90, 1,074.36 and 586.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.90, 1,074.36 and 586.38 is: 877.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.90 : 1,074.36 = 586.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.90/1,074.36 = 586.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.90x = 1,074.36 × 586.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.90x = 629,983.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,983.22/717.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.54

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