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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.97, 1,065.08 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.97, 1,065.08 and 223.04 is: 334.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.97 : 1,065.08 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.97/1,065.08 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.97x = 1,065.08 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.97x = 237,558.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,558.66/709.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.61

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