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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.29, 1,075.76 and 300.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.29, 1,075.76 and 300.74 is: 451.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.29 : 1,075.76 = 300.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.29/1,075.76 = 300.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.29x = 1,075.76 × 300.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.29x = 323,522.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,522.56/717.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.04

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