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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.59, 1,068.85 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.59, 1,068.85 and 225.60 is: 338.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.59 : 1,068.85 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.59/1,068.85 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.59x = 1,068.85 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.59x = 241,132.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,132.56/712.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.39

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