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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.95, 1,076.38 and 352.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.95, 1,076.38 and 352.55 is: 528.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.95 : 1,076.38 = 352.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.95/1,076.38 = 352.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.95x = 1,076.38 × 352.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.95x = 379,471.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,471.51/717.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.55

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