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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.68, 1,064.69 and 222.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.68, 1,064.69 and 222.77 is: 334.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.68 : 1,064.69 = 222.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.68/1,064.69 = 222.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.68x = 1,064.69 × 222.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.68x = 237,180.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,180.99/709.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.21

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