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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.04, 1,075.78 and 326.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.04, 1,075.78 and 326.94 is: 490.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.04 : 1,075.78 = 326.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.04/1,075.78 = 326.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.04x = 1,075.78 × 326.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.04x = 351,715.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,715.51/717.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.51

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