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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.25, 1,074.56 and 203.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.25, 1,074.56 and 203.25 is: 304.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.25 : 1,074.56 = 203.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.25/1,074.56 = 203.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.25x = 1,074.56 × 203.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.25x = 218,403.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,403.30/716.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.93

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