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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.83, 1,076.76 and 255.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.83, 1,076.76 and 255.77 is: 383.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.83 : 1,076.76 = 255.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.83/1,076.76 = 255.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.83x = 1,076.76 × 255.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.83x = 275,402.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,402.91/717.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.66

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