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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.12, 1,075.82 and 254.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.12, 1,075.82 and 254.95 is: 382.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.12 : 1,075.82 = 254.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.12/1,075.82 = 254.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.12x = 1,075.82 × 254.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.12x = 274,276.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,276.34/717.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.47

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