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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.50, 1,071.89 and 227.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.50, 1,071.89 and 227.63 is: 341.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.50 : 1,071.89 = 227.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.50/1,071.89 = 227.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.50x = 1,071.89 × 227.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.50x = 243,987.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,987.82/714.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.48

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