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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.81, 1,076.19 and 370.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.81, 1,076.19 and 370.99 is: 556.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.81 : 1,076.19 = 370.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.81/1,076.19 = 370.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.81x = 1,076.19 × 370.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.81x = 399,255.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,255.73/717.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.21

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