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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.96, 1,069.38 and 226.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.96, 1,069.38 and 226.01 is: 339.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.96 : 1,069.38 = 226.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.96/1,069.38 = 226.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.96x = 1,069.38 × 226.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.96x = 241,693.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,693.25/712.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.00

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