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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.44, 1,074.76 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.44, 1,074.76 and 229.64 is: 344.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.44 : 1,074.76 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.44/1,074.76 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.44x = 1,074.76 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.44x = 246,807.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,807.89/716.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.49

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