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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.59, 1,076.56 and 351.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.59, 1,076.56 and 351.95 is: 528.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.59 : 1,076.56 = 351.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.59/1,076.56 = 351.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.59x = 1,076.56 × 351.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.59x = 378,897.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,897.10/717.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.01

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