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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.92, 1,064.91 and 222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.92, 1,064.91 and 222.96 is: 334.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.92 : 1,064.91 = 222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.92/1,064.91 = 222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.92x = 1,064.91 × 222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.92x = 237,432.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,432.33/709.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.45

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