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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.68, 1,017.63 and 517.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.68, 1,017.63 and 517.23 is: 712.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.68 : 1,017.63 = 517.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.68/1,017.63 = 517.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.68x = 1,017.63 × 517.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.68x = 526,348.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,348.76/738.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.56

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