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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.46, 1,076.26 and 230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.46, 1,076.26 and 230.55 is: 345.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.46 : 1,076.26 = 230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.46/1,076.26 = 230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.46x = 1,076.26 × 230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.46x = 248,128.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,128.21/717.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.84

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