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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.68, 1,076.42 and 231.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.68, 1,076.42 and 231.06 is: 346.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.68 : 1,076.42 = 231.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.68/1,076.42 = 231.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.68x = 1,076.42 × 231.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.68x = 248,717.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,717.61/717.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.56

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