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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.09, 1,074.81 and 326.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.09, 1,074.81 and 326.51 is: 489.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.09 : 1,074.81 = 326.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.09/1,074.81 = 326.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.09x = 1,074.81 × 326.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.09x = 350,936.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,936.21/717.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.39

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