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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.93, 1,064.96 and 223.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.93, 1,064.96 and 223.05 is: 334.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.93 : 1,064.96 = 223.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.93/1,064.96 = 223.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.93x = 1,064.96 × 223.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.93x = 237,538.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,538.21/709.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.60

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