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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.89, 1,076.76 and 307.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.89, 1,076.76 and 307.35 is: 461.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.89 : 1,076.76 = 307.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.89/1,076.76 = 307.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.89x = 1,076.76 × 307.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.89x = 330,942.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,942.19/717.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.00

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