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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.37, 1,076.01 and 230.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.37, 1,076.01 and 230.74 is: 346.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.37 : 1,076.01 = 230.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.37/1,076.01 = 230.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.37x = 1,076.01 × 230.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.37x = 248,278.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,278.55/717.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.10

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