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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.51, 1,076.17 and 230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.51, 1,076.17 and 230.50 is: 345.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.51 : 1,076.17 = 230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.51/1,076.17 = 230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.51x = 1,076.17 × 230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.51x = 248,057.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,057.19/717.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.72

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