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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.05, 1,067.99 and 225.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.05, 1,067.99 and 225.15 is: 337.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.05 : 1,067.99 = 225.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.05/1,067.99 = 225.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.05x = 1,067.99 × 225.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.05x = 240,456.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,456.82/712.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.70

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