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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.45, 1,074.84 and 203.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.45, 1,074.84 and 203.45 is: 305.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.45 : 1,074.84 = 203.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.45/1,074.84 = 203.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.45x = 1,074.84 × 203.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.45x = 218,670.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,670.82/716.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.22

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