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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.89, 1,064.94 and 222.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.89, 1,064.94 and 222.82 is: 334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.89 : 1,064.94 = 222.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.89/1,064.94 = 222.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.89x = 1,064.94 × 222.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.89x = 237,289.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,289.93/709.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.27

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