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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.84, 1,075.98 and 255.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.84, 1,075.98 and 255.48 is: 382.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.84 : 1,075.98 = 255.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.84/1,075.98 = 255.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.84x = 1,075.98 × 255.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.84x = 274,891.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,891.37/717.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.94

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