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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.95, 1,075.55 and 229.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.95, 1,075.55 and 229.99 is: 345.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.95 : 1,075.55 = 229.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.95/1,075.55 = 229.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.95x = 1,075.55 × 229.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.95x = 247,365.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,365.74/716.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.03

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