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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.09, 1,075.60 and 204.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.09, 1,075.60 and 204.09 is: 306.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.09 : 1,075.60 = 204.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.09/1,075.60 = 204.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.09x = 1,075.60 × 204.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.09x = 219,519.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,519.20/717.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.13

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