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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.44, 1,075.86 and 255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.44, 1,075.86 and 255.08 is: 382.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.44 : 1,075.86 = 255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.44/1,075.86 = 255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.44x = 1,075.86 × 255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.44x = 274,430.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,430.37/717.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.51

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