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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.68, 1,070.40 and 226.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.68, 1,070.40 and 226.62 is: 339.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.68 : 1,070.40 = 226.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.68/1,070.40 = 226.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.68x = 1,070.40 × 226.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.68x = 242,574.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,574.90/713.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.89

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