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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.53, 1,076.26 and 204.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.53, 1,076.26 and 204.53 is: 306.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.53 : 1,076.26 = 204.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.53/1,076.26 = 204.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.53x = 1,076.26 × 204.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.53x = 220,122.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,122.08/717.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.78

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