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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.40, 1,074.68 and 203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.40, 1,074.68 and 203.44 is: 305.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.40 : 1,074.68 = 203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.40/1,074.68 = 203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.40x = 1,074.68 × 203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.40x = 218,632.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,632.90/716.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.18

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