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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.08, 1,074.26 and 229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.08, 1,074.26 and 229.04 is: 343.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.08 : 1,074.26 = 229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.08/1,074.26 = 229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.08x = 1,074.26 × 229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.08x = 246,048.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,048.51/716.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.60

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