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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.88, 1,075.31 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.88, 1,075.31 and 203.88 is: 305.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.88 : 1,075.31 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.88/1,075.31 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.88x = 1,075.31 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.88x = 219,229.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,229.34/716.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.81

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