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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.82, 1,075.32 and 229.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.82, 1,075.32 and 229.94 is: 344.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.82 : 1,075.32 = 229.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.82/1,075.32 = 229.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.82x = 1,075.32 × 229.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.82x = 247,259.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,259.08/716.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.94

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