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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.91, 1,069.50 and 225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.91, 1,069.50 and 225.92 is: 338.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.91 : 1,069.50 = 225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.91/1,069.50 = 225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.91x = 1,069.50 × 225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.91x = 241,621.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,621.44/712.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.92

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