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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.60, 1,070.52 and 226.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.60, 1,070.52 and 226.66 is: 340.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.60 : 1,070.52 = 226.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.60/1,070.52 = 226.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.60x = 1,070.52 × 226.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.60x = 242,644.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,644.06/713.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.03

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