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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.97, 1,075.65 and 230.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.97, 1,075.65 and 230.07 is: 345.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.97 : 1,075.65 = 230.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.97/1,075.65 = 230.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.97x = 1,075.65 × 230.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.97x = 247,474.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,474.80/716.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.17

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