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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.96, 1,076.03 and 457.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.96, 1,076.03 and 457.87 is: 686.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.96 : 1,076.03 = 457.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.96/1,076.03 = 457.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.96x = 1,076.03 × 457.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.96x = 492,674.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,674.19/717.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.21

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