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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.73, 1,069.07 and 225.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.73, 1,069.07 and 225.79 is: 338.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.73 : 1,069.07 = 225.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.73/1,069.07 = 225.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.73x = 1,069.07 × 225.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.73x = 241,381.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,381.51/712.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.67

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