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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.99, 1,069.33 and 225.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.99, 1,069.33 and 225.93 is: 338.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.99 : 1,069.33 = 225.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.99/1,069.33 = 225.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.99x = 1,069.33 × 225.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.99x = 241,593.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,593.73/712.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.85

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