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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.91, 1,072.50 and 227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.91, 1,072.50 and 227.92 is: 341.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.91 : 1,072.50 = 227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.91/1,072.50 = 227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.91x = 1,072.50 × 227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.91x = 244,444.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,444.20/714.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.92

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