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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.06, 1,075.67 and 278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.06, 1,075.67 and 278.20 is: 417.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.06 : 1,075.67 = 278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.06/1,075.67 = 278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.06x = 1,075.67 × 278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.06x = 299,251.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,251.39/717.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.33

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