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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.54, 1,064.50 and 222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.54, 1,064.50 and 222.60 is: 333.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.54 : 1,064.50 = 222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.54/1,064.50 = 222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.54x = 1,064.50 × 222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.54x = 236,957.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,957.70/709.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.96

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