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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.80, 1,069.11 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.80, 1,069.11 and 225.90 is: 338.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.80 : 1,069.11 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.80/1,069.11 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.80x = 1,069.11 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.80x = 241,511.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,511.95/712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.82

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