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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.82, 1,074.59 and 260.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.82, 1,074.59 and 260.50 is: 390.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.82 : 1,074.59 = 260.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.82/1,074.59 = 260.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.82x = 1,074.59 × 260.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.82x = 279,930.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,930.70/716.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.52

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