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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.72, 1,072.14 and 227.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.72, 1,072.14 and 227.78 is: 341.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.72 : 1,072.14 = 227.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.72/1,072.14 = 227.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.72x = 1,072.14 × 227.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.72x = 244,212.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,212.05/714.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.69

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