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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.51, 1,076.03 and 230.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.51, 1,076.03 and 230.45 is: 345.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.51 : 1,076.03 = 230.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.51/1,076.03 = 230.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.51x = 1,076.03 × 230.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.51x = 247,964.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,964.58/717.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.59

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