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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.42, 1,076.13 and 204.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.42, 1,076.13 and 204.42 is: 306.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.42 : 1,076.13 = 204.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.42/1,076.13 = 204.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.42x = 1,076.13 × 204.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.42x = 219,982.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,982.49/717.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.63

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