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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.75, 1,074.97 and 229.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.75, 1,074.97 and 229.84 is: 344.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.75 : 1,074.97 = 229.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.75/1,074.97 = 229.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.75x = 1,074.97 × 229.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.75x = 247,068.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,068.70/716.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.71

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