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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.69, 1,069.14 and 225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.69, 1,069.14 and 225.64 is: 338.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.69 : 1,069.14 = 225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.69/1,069.14 = 225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.69x = 1,069.14 × 225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.69x = 241,240.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,240.75/712.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.49

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