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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.94, 1,075.51 and 230.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.94, 1,075.51 and 230.14 is: 345.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.94 : 1,075.51 = 230.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.94/1,075.51 = 230.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.94x = 1,075.51 × 230.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.94x = 247,517.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,517.87/716.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.24

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