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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.79, 1,072.26 and 227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.79, 1,072.26 and 227.72 is: 341.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.79 : 1,072.26 = 227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.79/1,072.26 = 227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.79x = 1,072.26 × 227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.79x = 244,177.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,177.73/714.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.61

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