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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.53, 1,074.98 and 203.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.53, 1,074.98 and 203.53 is: 305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.53 : 1,074.98 = 203.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.53/1,074.98 = 203.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.53x = 1,074.98 × 203.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.53x = 218,791.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,791.39/716.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.35

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