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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.88, 1,069.35 and 225.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.88, 1,069.35 and 225.91 is: 338.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.88 : 1,069.35 = 225.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.88/1,069.35 = 225.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.88x = 1,069.35 × 225.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.88x = 241,581.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,581.63/712.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.88

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