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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.59, 1,070.52 and 226.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.59, 1,070.52 and 226.67 is: 340.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.59 : 1,070.52 = 226.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.59/1,070.52 = 226.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.59x = 1,070.52 × 226.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.59x = 242,654.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,654.77/713.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.05

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