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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.22, 1,077.32 and 205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.22, 1,077.32 and 205.22 is: 307.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.22 : 1,077.32 = 205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.22/1,077.32 = 205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.22x = 1,077.32 × 205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.22x = 221,082.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,082.74/718.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.82

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