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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.44, 1,076.16 and 204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.44, 1,076.16 and 204.44 is: 306.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.44 : 1,076.16 = 204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.44/1,076.16 = 204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.44x = 1,076.16 × 204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.44x = 220,006.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,006.95/717.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.66

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