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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.63, 1,068.75 and 225.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.63, 1,068.75 and 225.67 is: 338.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.63 : 1,068.75 = 225.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.63/1,068.75 = 225.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.63x = 1,068.75 × 225.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.63x = 241,184.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,184.81/712.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.44

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