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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.01, 1,075.52 and 230.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.01, 1,075.52 and 230.06 is: 345.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.01 : 1,075.52 = 230.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.01/1,075.52 = 230.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.01x = 1,075.52 × 230.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.01x = 247,437.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,437.40/717.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.10

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