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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.64, 1,068.86 and 225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.64, 1,068.86 and 225.69 is: 338.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.64 : 1,068.86 = 225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.64/1,068.86 = 225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.64x = 1,068.86 × 225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.64x = 241,229.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,229.88/712.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.50

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