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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.64, 1,076.50 and 370.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.64, 1,076.50 and 370.92 is: 556.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.64 : 1,076.50 = 370.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.64/1,076.50 = 370.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.64x = 1,076.50 × 370.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.64x = 399,295.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,295.38/717.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.40

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