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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.62, 1,071.92 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.62, 1,071.92 and 227.58 is: 341.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.62 : 1,071.92 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.62/1,071.92 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.62x = 1,071.92 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.62x = 243,947.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,947.55/714.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.37

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