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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.92, 1,070.91 and 226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.92, 1,070.91 and 226.96 is: 340.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.92 : 1,070.91 = 226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.92/1,070.91 = 226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.92x = 1,070.91 × 226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.92x = 243,053.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,053.73/713.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.45

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