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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.70, 1,076.62 and 255.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.70, 1,076.62 and 255.42 is: 383.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.70 : 1,076.62 = 255.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.70/1,076.62 = 255.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.70x = 1,076.62 × 255.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.70x = 274,990.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,990.28/717.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.15

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