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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.97, 1,064.89 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.97, 1,064.89 and 222.76 is: 334.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.97 : 1,064.89 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.97/1,064.89 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.97x = 1,064.89 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.97x = 237,211.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,211.68/709.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.11

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