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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.63, 1,075.13 and 203.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.63, 1,075.13 and 203.63 is: 305.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.63 : 1,075.13 = 203.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.63/1,075.13 = 203.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.63x = 1,075.13 × 203.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.63x = 218,928.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,928.72/716.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.50

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