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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.83, 1,064.34 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.83, 1,064.34 and 222.75 is: 334.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.83 : 1,064.34 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.83/1,064.34 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.83x = 1,064.34 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.83x = 237,081.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,081.74/709.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.00

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