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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.96, 1,076.52 and 327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.96, 1,076.52 and 327.96 is: 491.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.96 : 1,076.52 = 327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.96/1,076.52 = 327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.96x = 1,076.52 × 327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.96x = 353,055.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,055.50/717.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.75

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