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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.67, 1,070.52 and 226.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.67, 1,070.52 and 226.86 is: 340.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.67 : 1,070.52 = 226.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.67/1,070.52 = 226.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.67x = 1,070.52 × 226.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.67x = 242,858.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,858.17/713.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.29

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