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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.94, 1,075.50 and 229.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.94, 1,075.50 and 229.86 is: 344.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.94 : 1,075.50 = 229.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.94/1,075.50 = 229.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.94x = 1,075.50 × 229.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.94x = 247,214.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,214.43/716.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.82

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