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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.58, 1,076.47 and 255.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.58, 1,076.47 and 255.43 is: 383.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.58 : 1,076.47 = 255.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.58/1,076.47 = 255.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.58x = 1,076.47 × 255.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.58x = 274,968.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,968.12/717.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.19

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