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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.64, 1,064.60 and 222.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.64, 1,064.60 and 222.74 is: 334.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.64 : 1,064.60 = 222.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.64/1,064.60 = 222.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.64x = 1,064.60 × 222.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.64x = 237,124.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,124.24/709.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.15

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