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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.63, 1,076.09 and 230.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.63, 1,076.09 and 230.62 is: 345.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.63 : 1,076.09 = 230.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.63/1,076.09 = 230.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.63x = 1,076.09 × 230.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.63x = 248,167.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,167.88/717.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.82

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