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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.91, 1,076.99 and 352.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.91, 1,076.99 and 352.73 is: 529.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.91 : 1,076.99 = 352.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.91/1,076.99 = 352.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.91x = 1,076.99 × 352.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.91x = 379,887.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,887.61/717.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.16

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