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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.19, 1,075.78 and 204.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.19, 1,075.78 and 204.19 is: 306.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.19 : 1,075.78 = 204.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.19/1,075.78 = 204.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.19x = 1,075.78 × 204.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.19x = 219,661.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,661.08/717.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.28

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