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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.09, 1,054.53 and 717.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.09, 1,054.53 and 717.17 is: 989.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.09 : 1,054.53 = 717.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.09/1,054.53 = 717.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.09x = 1,054.53 × 717.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.09x = 756,273.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,273.69/764.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.78

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