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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.09, 1,075.47 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.09, 1,075.47 and 254.88 is: 382.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.09 : 1,075.47 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.09/1,075.47 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.09x = 1,075.47 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.09x = 274,115.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,115.79/717.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.26

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