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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.56, 1,070.53 and 226.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.56, 1,070.53 and 226.62 is: 339.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.56 : 1,070.53 = 226.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.56/1,070.53 = 226.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.56x = 1,070.53 × 226.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.56x = 242,603.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,603.51/713.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.99

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