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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.75, 1,070.60 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.75, 1,070.60 and 226.80 is: 340.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.75 : 1,070.60 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.75/1,070.60 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.75x = 1,070.60 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.75x = 242,810.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,810.95/713.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.19

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