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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.88, 1,076.34 and 332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.88, 1,076.34 and 332.76 is: 498.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.88 : 1,076.34 = 332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.88/1,076.34 = 332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.88x = 1,076.34 × 332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.88x = 358,162.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,162.90/717.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.92

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