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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.09, 1,064.88 and 247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.09, 1,064.88 and 247.75 is: 371.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.09 : 1,064.88 = 247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.09/1,064.88 = 247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.09x = 1,064.88 × 247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.09x = 263,824.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,824.02/710.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.54

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