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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.71, 1,076.72 and 230.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.71, 1,076.72 and 230.75 is: 346.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.71 : 1,076.72 = 230.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.71/1,076.72 = 230.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.71x = 1,076.72 × 230.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.71x = 248,446.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,446.60/717.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.17

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