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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.93, 1,077.03 and 371.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.93, 1,077.03 and 371.12 is: 556.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.93 : 1,077.03 = 371.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.93/1,077.03 = 371.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.93x = 1,077.03 × 371.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.93x = 399,701.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,701.99/717.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.74

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