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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.85, 1,072.06 and 227.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.85, 1,072.06 and 227.77 is: 341.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.85 : 1,072.06 = 227.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.85/1,072.06 = 227.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.85x = 1,072.06 × 227.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.85x = 244,179.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,179.86/714.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.58

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