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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.86, 1,073.78 and 228.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.86, 1,073.78 and 228.93 is: 343.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.86 : 1,073.78 = 228.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.86/1,073.78 = 228.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.86x = 1,073.78 × 228.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.86x = 245,819.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,819.31/715.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.39

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