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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.76, 1,075.12 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.76, 1,075.12 and 203.76 is: 305.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.76 : 1,075.12 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.76/1,075.12 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.76x = 1,075.12 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.76x = 219,066.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,066.45/716.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.63

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