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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.76, 1,070.71 and 226.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.76, 1,070.71 and 226.69 is: 340.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.76 : 1,070.71 = 226.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.76/1,070.71 = 226.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.76x = 1,070.71 × 226.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.76x = 242,722.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,722.67/713.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.06

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