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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.29, 1,076.11 and 223.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.29, 1,076.11 and 223.69 is: 335.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.29 : 1,076.11 = 223.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.29/1,076.11 = 223.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.29x = 1,076.11 × 223.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.29x = 240,709.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,709.11/717.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.58

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