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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.92, 1,078.50 and 581.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.92, 1,078.50 and 581.84 is: 874.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.92 : 1,078.50 = 581.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.92/1,078.50 = 581.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.92x = 1,078.50 × 581.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.92x = 627,514.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,514.44/717.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.07

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