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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.60, 1,074.60 and 247.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.60, 1,074.60 and 247.92 is: 371.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.60 : 1,074.60 = 247.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.60/1,074.60 = 247.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.60x = 1,074.60 × 247.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.60x = 266,414.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,414.83/716.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.78

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