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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718, 1,077 and 205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718, 1,077 and 205 is: 307.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718 : 1,077 = 205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718/1,077 = 205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718x = 1,077 × 205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718x = 220,785
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,785/718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.50

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