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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.07, 1,074.90 and 229.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.07, 1,074.90 and 229.78 is: 344.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.07 : 1,074.90 = 229.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.07/1,074.90 = 229.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.07x = 1,074.90 × 229.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.07x = 246,990.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,990.52/717.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.44

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