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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.62, 1,074.92 and 229.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.62, 1,074.92 and 229.58 is: 344.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.62 : 1,074.92 = 229.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.62/1,074.92 = 229.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.62x = 1,074.92 × 229.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.62x = 246,780.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,780.13/716.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.37

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