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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.89, 1,077.35 and 352.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.89, 1,077.35 and 352.78 is: 529.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.89 : 1,077.35 = 352.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.89/1,077.35 = 352.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.89x = 1,077.35 × 352.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.89x = 380,063.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,063.08/717.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.42

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