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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.72, 1,074.80 and 254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.72, 1,074.80 and 254.64 is: 381.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.72 : 1,074.80 = 254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.72/1,074.80 = 254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.72x = 1,074.80 × 254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.72x = 273,687.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,687.07/716.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.86

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