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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.74, 1,068.94 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.74, 1,068.94 and 225.72 is: 338.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.74 : 1,068.94 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.74/1,068.94 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.74x = 1,068.94 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.74x = 241,281.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,281.14/712.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.53

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