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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.07, 1,064.82 and 247.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.07, 1,064.82 and 247.77 is: 371.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.07 : 1,064.82 = 247.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.07/1,064.82 = 247.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.07x = 1,064.82 × 247.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.07x = 263,830.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,830.45/710.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.56

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