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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.76, 1,076.88 and 352.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.76, 1,076.88 and 352.48 is: 528.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.76 : 1,076.88 = 352.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.76/1,076.88 = 352.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.76x = 1,076.88 × 352.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.76x = 379,578.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,578.66/717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.84

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