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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.19, 1,075.86 and 278.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.19, 1,075.86 and 278.43 is: 417.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.19 : 1,075.86 = 278.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.19/1,075.86 = 278.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.19x = 1,075.86 × 278.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.19x = 299,551.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,551.70/717.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.67

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