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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.75, 1,074.96 and 254.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.75, 1,074.96 and 254.51 is: 381.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.75 : 1,074.96 = 254.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.75/1,074.96 = 254.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.75x = 1,074.96 × 254.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.75x = 273,590.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,590.76/716.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.71

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