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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.50, 1,074.90 and 229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.50, 1,074.90 and 229.60 is: 344.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.50 : 1,074.90 = 229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.50/1,074.90 = 229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.50x = 1,074.90 × 229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.50x = 246,791.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,791.67/716.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.44

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