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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.77, 1,075.56 and 327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.77, 1,075.56 and 327.54 is: 490.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.77 : 1,075.56 = 327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.77/1,075.56 = 327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.77x = 1,075.56 × 327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.77x = 352,288.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,288.92/717.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.81

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