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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.35, 1,075.95 and 230.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.35, 1,075.95 and 230.39 is: 345.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.35 : 1,075.95 = 230.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.35/1,075.95 = 230.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.35x = 1,075.95 × 230.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.35x = 247,888.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,888.12/717.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.56

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