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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.30, 1,076.04 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.30, 1,076.04 and 230.34 is: 345.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.30 : 1,076.04 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.30/1,076.04 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.30x = 1,076.04 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.30x = 247,855.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,855.05/717.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.54

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