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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.14, 1,075.61 and 230.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.14, 1,075.61 and 230.13 is: 345.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.14 : 1,075.61 = 230.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.14/1,075.61 = 230.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.14x = 1,075.61 × 230.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.14x = 247,526.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,526.86/717.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.16

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