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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.06, 1,069.74 and 226.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.06, 1,069.74 and 226.15 is: 339.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.06 : 1,069.74 = 226.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.06/1,069.74 = 226.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.06x = 1,069.74 × 226.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.06x = 241,921.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,921.70/713.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.27

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