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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.86, 1,073.66 and 228.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.86, 1,073.66 and 228.78 is: 343.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.86 : 1,073.66 = 228.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.86/1,073.66 = 228.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.86x = 1,073.66 × 228.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.86x = 245,630.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,630.79/715.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.13

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