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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.77, 1,076.81 and 204.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.77, 1,076.81 and 204.77 is: 307.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.77 : 1,076.81 = 204.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.77/1,076.81 = 204.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.77x = 1,076.81 × 204.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.77x = 220,493.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,493.51/717.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.19

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