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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.16, 1,075.86 and 254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.16, 1,075.86 and 254.92 is: 382.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.16 : 1,075.86 = 254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.16/1,075.86 = 254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.16x = 1,075.86 × 254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.16x = 274,258.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,258.23/717.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.42

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