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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.85, 1,076.78 and 230.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.85, 1,076.78 and 230.91 is: 346.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.85 : 1,076.78 = 230.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.85/1,076.78 = 230.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.85x = 1,076.78 × 230.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.85x = 248,639.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,639.27/717.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.37

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