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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715, 1,072.61 and 227.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715, 1,072.61 and 227.89 is: 341.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715 : 1,072.61 = 227.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715/1,072.61 = 227.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715x = 1,072.61 × 227.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715x = 244,437.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,437.09/715
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.87

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