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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.04, 1,075.72 and 230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.04, 1,075.72 and 230.44 is: 345.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.04 : 1,075.72 = 230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.04/1,075.72 = 230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.04x = 1,075.72 × 230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.04x = 247,882.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,882.67/717.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.70

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