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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.74, 1,072.31 and 227.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.74, 1,072.31 and 227.79 is: 341.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.74 : 1,072.31 = 227.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.74/1,072.31 = 227.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.74x = 1,072.31 × 227.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.74x = 244,260.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,260.36/714.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.75

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