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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.87, 1,072.50 and 227.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.87, 1,072.50 and 227.96 is: 342.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.87 : 1,072.50 = 227.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.87/1,072.50 = 227.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.87x = 1,072.50 × 227.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.87x = 244,486.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,486.61/714.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.00

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