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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.69, 1,069 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.69, 1,069 and 226.08 is: 339.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.69 : 1,069 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.69/1,069 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.69x = 1,069 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.69x = 241,679.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,679.52/712.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.11

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