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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.91, 1,077.23 and 544.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.91, 1,077.23 and 544.52 is: 817.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.91 : 1,077.23 = 544.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.91/1,077.23 = 544.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.91x = 1,077.23 × 544.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.91x = 586,577.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,577.33/717.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.07

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