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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.07, 1,075.91 and 230.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.07, 1,075.91 and 230.26 is: 345.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.07 : 1,075.91 = 230.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.07/1,075.91 = 230.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.07x = 1,075.91 × 230.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.07x = 247,735.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,735.20/717.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.48

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