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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.87, 1,075.26 and 306.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.87, 1,075.26 and 306.07 is: 459.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.87 : 1,075.26 = 306.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.87/1,075.26 = 306.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.87x = 1,075.26 × 306.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.87x = 329,104.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,104.83/716.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.09

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