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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.95, 1,074.49 and 534.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.95, 1,074.49 and 534.89 is: 800.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.95 : 1,074.49 = 534.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.95/1,074.49 = 534.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.95x = 1,074.49 × 534.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.95x = 574,735.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,735.31/717.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.52

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