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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.89, 1,076.93 and 352.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.89, 1,076.93 and 352.69 is: 529.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.89 : 1,076.93 = 352.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.89/1,076.93 = 352.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.89x = 1,076.93 × 352.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.89x = 379,822.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,822.44/717.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.08

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