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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.93, 1,077.24 and 544.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.93, 1,077.24 and 544.53 is: 817.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.93 : 1,077.24 = 544.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.93/1,077.24 = 544.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.93x = 1,077.24 × 544.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.93x = 586,589.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,589.50/717.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.06

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