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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.65, 1,076.57 and 255.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.65, 1,076.57 and 255.29 is: 382.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.65 : 1,076.57 = 255.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.65/1,076.57 = 255.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.65x = 1,076.57 × 255.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.65x = 274,830.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,830.90/717.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.96

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