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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.55, 1,076.47 and 230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.55, 1,076.47 and 230.94 is: 346.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.55 : 1,076.47 = 230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.55/1,076.47 = 230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.55x = 1,076.47 × 230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.55x = 248,599.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,599.98/717.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.46

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