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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.01, 1,068.02 and 225.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.01, 1,068.02 and 225.09 is: 337.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.01 : 1,068.02 = 225.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.01/1,068.02 = 225.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.01x = 1,068.02 × 225.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.01x = 240,399.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,399.50/712.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.64

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