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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.54, 1,071.78 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.54, 1,071.78 and 227.58 is: 341.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.54 : 1,071.78 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.54/1,071.78 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.54x = 1,071.78 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.54x = 243,915.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,915.69/714.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.36

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