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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.92, 1,076.88 and 443.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.92, 1,076.88 and 443.68 is: 665.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.92 : 1,076.88 = 443.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.92/1,076.88 = 443.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.92x = 1,076.88 × 443.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.92x = 477,790.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,790.12/717.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.52

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