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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.76, 1,073.88 and 350.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.76, 1,073.88 and 350.82 is: 525.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.76 : 1,073.88 = 350.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.76/1,073.88 = 350.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.76x = 1,073.88 × 350.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.76x = 376,738.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,738.58/716.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.61

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