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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.95, 1,076.93 and 230.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.95, 1,076.93 and 230.99 is: 346.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.95 : 1,076.93 = 230.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.95/1,076.93 = 230.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.95x = 1,076.93 × 230.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.95x = 248,753.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,753.52/717.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.48

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