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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.42, 1,074.57 and 229.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.42, 1,074.57 and 229.34 is: 343.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.42 : 1,074.57 = 229.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.42/1,074.57 = 229.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.42x = 1,074.57 × 229.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.42x = 246,436.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,436.51/716.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.99

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