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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.72, 1,069.13 and 225.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.72, 1,069.13 and 225.78 is: 338.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.72 : 1,069.13 = 225.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.72/1,069.13 = 225.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.72x = 1,069.13 × 225.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.72x = 241,388.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,388.17/712.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.69

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