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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.24, 1,076.07 and 370.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.24, 1,076.07 and 370.77 is: 556.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.24 : 1,076.07 = 370.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.24/1,076.07 = 370.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.24x = 1,076.07 × 370.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.24x = 398,974.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,974.47/717.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.26

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