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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.73, 1,076.60 and 255.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.73, 1,076.60 and 255.49 is: 383.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.73 : 1,076.60 = 255.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.73/1,076.60 = 255.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.73x = 1,076.60 × 255.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.73x = 275,060.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,060.53/717.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.24

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