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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.63, 1,064.43 and 222.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.63, 1,064.43 and 222.71 is: 334.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.63 : 1,064.43 = 222.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.63/1,064.43 = 222.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.63x = 1,064.43 × 222.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.63x = 237,059.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,059.21/709.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.06

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