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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.94, 1,077 and 230.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.94, 1,077 and 230.92 is: 346.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.94 : 1,077 = 230.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.94/1,077 = 230.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.94x = 1,077 × 230.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.94x = 248,700.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,700.84/717.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.41

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