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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.91, 1,076.88 and 255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.91, 1,076.88 and 255.70 is: 383.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.91 : 1,076.88 = 255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.91/1,076.88 = 255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.91x = 1,076.88 × 255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.91x = 275,358.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,358.22/717.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.56

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