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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.85, 1,069.45 and 225.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.85, 1,069.45 and 225.94 is: 338.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.85 : 1,069.45 = 225.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.85/1,069.45 = 225.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.85x = 1,069.45 × 225.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.85x = 241,631.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,631.57/712.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.97

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