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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.96, 1,074.84 and 254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.96, 1,074.84 and 254.40 is: 381.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.96 : 1,074.84 = 254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.96/1,074.84 = 254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.96x = 1,074.84 × 254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.96x = 273,439.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,439.30/716.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.39

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