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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.73, 1,076.25 and 230.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.73, 1,076.25 and 230.65 is: 345.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.73 : 1,076.25 = 230.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.73/1,076.25 = 230.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.73x = 1,076.25 × 230.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.73x = 248,235.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,235.24/717.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.86

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