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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.56, 1,069.03 and 225.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.56, 1,069.03 and 225.62 is: 338.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.56 : 1,069.03 = 225.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.56/1,069.03 = 225.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.56x = 1,069.03 × 225.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.56x = 241,194.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,194.55/712.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.49

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