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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.75, 1,075.91 and 255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.75, 1,075.91 and 255.44 is: 382.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.75 : 1,075.91 = 255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.75/1,075.91 = 255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.75x = 1,075.91 × 255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.75x = 274,823.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,823.79/717.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.90

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