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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.63, 1,076.49 and 224.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.63, 1,076.49 and 224.11 is: 336.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.63 : 1,076.49 = 224.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.63/1,076.49 = 224.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.63x = 1,076.49 × 224.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.63x = 241,252.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,252.01/717.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.18

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