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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.52, 1,074.39 and 229.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.52, 1,074.39 and 229.26 is: 343.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.52 : 1,074.39 = 229.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.52/1,074.39 = 229.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.52x = 1,074.39 × 229.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.52x = 246,314.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,314.65/716.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.77

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