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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.84, 1,064.81 and 222.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.84, 1,064.81 and 222.91 is: 334.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.84 : 1,064.81 = 222.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.84/1,064.81 = 222.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.84x = 1,064.81 × 222.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.84x = 237,356.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,356.80/709.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.38

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