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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.62, 1,064.48 and 222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.62, 1,064.48 and 222.62 is: 333.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.62 : 1,064.48 = 222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.62/1,064.48 = 222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.62x = 1,064.48 × 222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.62x = 236,974.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,974.54/709.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.95

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