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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.94, 1,076.73 and 443.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.94, 1,076.73 and 443.89 is: 665.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.94 : 1,076.73 = 443.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.94/1,076.73 = 443.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.94x = 1,076.73 × 443.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.94x = 477,949.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,949.68/717.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.72

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