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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.92, 1,076.66 and 352.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.92, 1,076.66 and 352.97 is: 529.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.92 : 1,076.66 = 352.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.92/1,076.66 = 352.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.92x = 1,076.66 × 352.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.92x = 380,021.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,021.53/717.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.34

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