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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.81, 1,076.67 and 278.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.81, 1,076.67 and 278.94 is: 418.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.81 : 1,076.67 = 278.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.81/1,076.67 = 278.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.81x = 1,076.67 × 278.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.81x = 300,326.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,326.33/717.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.39

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