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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.13, 1,075.79 and 230.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.13, 1,075.79 and 230.01 is: 345.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.13 : 1,075.79 = 230.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.13/1,075.79 = 230.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.13x = 1,075.79 × 230.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.13x = 247,447.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,447.07/717.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.05

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