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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.89, 1,077 and 204.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.89, 1,077 and 204.89 is: 307.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.89 : 1,077 = 204.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.89/1,077 = 204.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.89x = 1,077 × 204.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.89x = 220,666.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,666.53/717.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.38

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