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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.99, 1,075.58 and 230.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.99, 1,075.58 and 230.14 is: 345.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.99 : 1,075.58 = 230.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.99/1,075.58 = 230.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.99x = 1,075.58 × 230.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.99x = 247,535.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,535.04/716.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.24

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