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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.01, 1,069.52 and 226.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.01, 1,069.52 and 226.09 is: 339.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.01 : 1,069.52 = 226.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.01/1,069.52 = 226.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.01x = 1,069.52 × 226.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.01x = 241,807.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,807.78/713.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.14

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