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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.22, 1,076.88 and 255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.22, 1,076.88 and 255.80 is: 383.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.22 : 1,076.88 = 255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.22/1,076.88 = 255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.22x = 1,076.88 × 255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.22x = 275,465.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,465.90/718.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.54

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