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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.86, 1,076.90 and 327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.86, 1,076.90 and 327.96 is: 491.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.86 : 1,076.90 = 327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.86/1,076.90 = 327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.86x = 1,076.90 × 327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.86x = 353,178.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,178.48/717.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.99

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