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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.99, 1,069.52 and 226.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.99, 1,069.52 and 226.07 is: 339.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.99 : 1,069.52 = 226.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.99/1,069.52 = 226.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.99x = 1,069.52 × 226.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.99x = 241,789.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,789.94/712.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.12

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