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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.99, 1,074.54 and 556.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.99, 1,074.54 and 556.41 is: 832.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.99 : 1,074.54 = 556.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.99/1,074.54 = 556.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.99x = 1,074.54 × 556.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.99x = 597,884.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,884.80/717.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.72

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