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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.63, 1,074.87 and 351.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.63, 1,074.87 and 351.64 is: 526.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.63 : 1,074.87 = 351.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.63/1,074.87 = 351.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.63x = 1,074.87 × 351.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.63x = 377,968.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,968.63/717.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.69

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