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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.69, 1,076.54 and 327.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.69, 1,076.54 and 327.47 is: 491.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.69 : 1,076.54 = 327.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.69/1,076.54 = 327.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.69x = 1,076.54 × 327.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.69x = 352,534.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,534.55/717.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.21

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