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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.82, 1,075.62 and 332.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.82, 1,075.62 and 332.07 is: 498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.82 : 1,075.62 = 332.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.82/1,075.62 = 332.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.82x = 1,075.62 × 332.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.82x = 357,181.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,181.13/716.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.29

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