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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.74, 1,074.78 and 229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.74, 1,074.78 and 229.68 is: 344.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.74 : 1,074.78 = 229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.74/1,074.78 = 229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.74x = 1,074.78 × 229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.74x = 246,855.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,855.47/716.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.41

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