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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.63, 1,076.14 and 255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.63, 1,076.14 and 255.40 is: 382.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.63 : 1,076.14 = 255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.63/1,076.14 = 255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.63x = 1,076.14 × 255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.63x = 274,848.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,848.40/717.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.99

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