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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.85, 1,075.14 and 254.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.85, 1,075.14 and 254.66 is: 381.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.85 : 1,075.14 = 254.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.85/1,075.14 = 254.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.85x = 1,075.14 × 254.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.85x = 273,789.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,789.78/716.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.93

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