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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.92, 1,076.88 and 328.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.92, 1,076.88 and 328.52 is: 492.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.92 : 1,076.88 = 328.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.92/1,076.88 = 328.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.92x = 1,076.88 × 328.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.92x = 353,776.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,776.62/717.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.78

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