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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.56, 1,064.45 and 222.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.56, 1,064.45 and 222.49 is: 333.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.56 : 1,064.45 = 222.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.56/1,064.45 = 222.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.56x = 1,064.45 × 222.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.56x = 236,830.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,830.53/709.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.77

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