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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.79, 1,075.05 and 254.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.79, 1,075.05 and 254.55 is: 381.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.79 : 1,075.05 = 254.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.79/1,075.05 = 254.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.79x = 1,075.05 × 254.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.79x = 273,653.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,653.98/716.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.78

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