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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.10, 1,069.35 and 225.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.10, 1,069.35 and 225.89 is: 338.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.10 : 1,069.35 = 225.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.10/1,069.35 = 225.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.10x = 1,069.35 × 225.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.10x = 241,550.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,550.12/713.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.73

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