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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.29, 1,075.96 and 255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.29, 1,075.96 and 255.06 is: 382.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.29 : 1,075.96 = 255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.29/1,075.96 = 255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.29x = 1,075.96 × 255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.29x = 274,433.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,433.08/717.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.60

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