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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.13, 1,075.87 and 204.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.13, 1,075.87 and 204.13 is: 306.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.13 : 1,075.87 = 204.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.13/1,075.87 = 204.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.13x = 1,075.87 × 204.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.13x = 219,611.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,611.45/717.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.24

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