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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.65, 1,074.95 and 203.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.65, 1,074.95 and 203.65 is: 305.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.65 : 1,074.95 = 203.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.65/1,074.95 = 203.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.65x = 1,074.95 × 203.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.65x = 218,910.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,910.63/716.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.46

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