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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.66, 1,076.61 and 230.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.66, 1,076.61 and 230.61 is: 345.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.66 : 1,076.61 = 230.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.66/1,076.61 = 230.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.66x = 1,076.61 × 230.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.66x = 248,277.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,277.03/717.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.95

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