Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.94, 1,069.41 and 226
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 712.94, 1,069.41 and 226 is: 339
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
712.94 : 1,069.41 = 226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
712.94/1,069.41 = 226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
712.94x = 1,069.41 × 226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
712.94x = 241,686.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 241,686.66/712.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339
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