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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.39, 1,076.49 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.39, 1,076.49 and 332.64 is: 499.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.39 : 1,076.49 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.39/1,076.49 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.39x = 1,076.49 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.39x = 358,083.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,083.63/717.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.15

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