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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.39, 1,075.89 and 255.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.39, 1,075.89 and 255.11 is: 382.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.39 : 1,075.89 = 255.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.39/1,075.89 = 255.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.39x = 1,075.89 × 255.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.39x = 274,470.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,470.30/717.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.60

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