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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.90, 1,076.52 and 279.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.90, 1,076.52 and 279.36 is: 418.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.90 : 1,076.52 = 279.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.90/1,076.52 = 279.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.90x = 1,076.52 × 279.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.90x = 300,736.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,736.63/717.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.91

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