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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.59, 1,076.90 and 255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.59, 1,076.90 and 255.40 is: 383.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.59 : 1,076.90 = 255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.59/1,076.90 = 255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.59x = 1,076.90 × 255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.59x = 275,036.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,036.29/717.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.28

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