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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.62, 1,070.42 and 226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.62, 1,070.42 and 226.58 is: 339.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.62 : 1,070.42 = 226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.62/1,070.42 = 226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.62x = 1,070.42 × 226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.62x = 242,535.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,535.76/713.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.87

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