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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.65, 1,076.45 and 204.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.65, 1,076.45 and 204.65 is: 306.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.65 : 1,076.45 = 204.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.65/1,076.45 = 204.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.65x = 1,076.45 × 204.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.65x = 220,295.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,295.49/717.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.97

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