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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.56, 1,076.46 and 370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.56, 1,076.46 and 370.76 is: 556.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.56 : 1,076.46 = 370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.56/1,076.46 = 370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.56x = 1,076.46 × 370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.56x = 399,108.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,108.31/717.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.20

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