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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.74, 1,076.12 and 306.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.74, 1,076.12 and 306.76 is: 459.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.74 : 1,076.12 = 306.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.74/1,076.12 = 306.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.74x = 1,076.12 × 306.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.74x = 330,110.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,110.57/717.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.93

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