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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.30, 1,075.94 and 230.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.30, 1,075.94 and 230.69 is: 346.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.30 : 1,075.94 = 230.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.30/1,075.94 = 230.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.30x = 1,075.94 × 230.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.30x = 248,208.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,208.26/717.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.03

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