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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.62, 1,068.54 and 225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.62, 1,068.54 and 225.54 is: 338.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.62 : 1,068.54 = 225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.62/1,068.54 = 225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.62x = 1,068.54 × 225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.62x = 240,998.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,998.51/712.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.19

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