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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.99, 1,075.55 and 278.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.99, 1,075.55 and 278.24 is: 417.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.99 : 1,075.55 = 278.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.99/1,075.55 = 278.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.99x = 1,075.55 × 278.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.99x = 299,254.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,254.26/716.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.38

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