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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.44, 1,071.63 and 220.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.44, 1,071.63 and 220.83 is: 331.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.44 : 1,071.63 = 220.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.44/1,071.63 = 220.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.44x = 1,071.63 × 220.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.44x = 236,648.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,648.05/714.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.24

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