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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.71, 1,075.04 and 203.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.71, 1,075.04 and 203.71 is: 305.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.71 : 1,075.04 = 203.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.71/1,075.04 = 203.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.71x = 1,075.04 × 203.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.71x = 218,996.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,996.91/716.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.56

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