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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.95, 1,077.39 and 393.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.95, 1,077.39 and 393.54 is: 590.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.95 : 1,077.39 = 393.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.95/1,077.39 = 393.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.95x = 1,077.39 × 393.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.95x = 423,996.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,996.06/717.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.57

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