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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.84, 1,060.73 and 717.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.84, 1,060.73 and 717.32 is: 994.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.84 : 1,060.73 = 717.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.84/1,060.73 = 717.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.84x = 1,060.73 × 717.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.84x = 760,882.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,882.84/764.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.83

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