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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.05, 1,077.05 and 205.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.05, 1,077.05 and 205.05 is: 307.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.05 : 1,077.05 = 205.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.05/1,077.05 = 205.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.05x = 1,077.05 × 205.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.05x = 220,853.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,853.65/718.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.57

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