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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.82, 1,076.59 and 327.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.82, 1,076.59 and 327.71 is: 491.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.82 : 1,076.59 = 327.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.82/1,076.59 = 327.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.82x = 1,076.59 × 327.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.82x = 352,809.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,809.31/717.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.50

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