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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.81, 1,076.82 and 255.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.81, 1,076.82 and 255.45 is: 383.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.81 : 1,076.82 = 255.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.81/1,076.82 = 255.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.81x = 1,076.82 × 255.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.81x = 275,072.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,072.39/717.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.21

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