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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.80, 1,074.86 and 254.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.80, 1,074.86 and 254.46 is: 381.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.80 : 1,074.86 = 254.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.80/1,074.86 = 254.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.80x = 1,074.86 × 254.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.80x = 273,508.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,508.88/716.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.57

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