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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.92, 1,079.27 and 573.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.92, 1,079.27 and 573.48 is: 862.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.92 : 1,079.27 = 573.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.92/1,079.27 = 573.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.92x = 1,079.27 × 573.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.92x = 618,939.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,939.76/717.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.13

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