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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.87, 1,075.16 and 203.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.87, 1,075.16 and 203.75 is: 305.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.87 : 1,075.16 = 203.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.87/1,075.16 = 203.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.87x = 1,075.16 × 203.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.87x = 219,062.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,062.83/716.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.58

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