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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.84, 1,073.92 and 228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.84, 1,073.92 and 228.92 is: 343.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.84 : 1,073.92 = 228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.84/1,073.92 = 228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.84x = 1,073.92 × 228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.84x = 245,841.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,841.77/715.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.43

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